Intense String of Hurricanes Seen From Space

The video discusses the phenomenon of rapid intensification in hurricanes, which is when a hurricane's wind speed increases significantly in a short time. This process is difficult to predict and poses significant risks due to limited preparation time. The video highlights Hurricane Maria as an example and explains the challenges in forecasting such events. It also describes the conditions that favor rapid intensification, such as warm ocean waters and low wind shear, and the complexity of predicting these events due to various small-scale processes. NASA's satellite technology aids in understanding these processes.

What is the term used by scientists to describe a hurricane that strengthens significantly in a short period?

• Instant Intensification

• Sudden Intensification

• Rapid Intensification

• Gradual Intensification

How much must a hurricane's maximum sustained winds increase in 24 hours to be considered rapidly intensifying?

• 30 mph

• 25 mph

• 40 mph

• 35 mph

Which hurricane rapidly intensified from a category one to category five in less than 18 hours?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Maria

• Hurricane Irma

• Hurricane Sandy

What ocean temperature is necessary for rapid intensification to occur?

• 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• 75 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

What role do NASA satellites play in understanding hurricanes?

• They predict the exact path of hurricanes.

• They measure the temperature of the ocean surface.

• They observe precipitation and help understand intensification processes.

• They provide real-time images of hurricanes.