Hurricane Elena and Juan 1985

The video discusses the paths and impacts of hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, focusing on Hurricane Ileana and Hurricane Juan. It highlights the challenges in forecasting their paths due to shifts in steering winds. The video emphasizes the unpredictability of hurricane movements and the significant damage they can cause.

Which hurricane caused significant damage in both Mississippi and Florida?

• Hurricane Danny

• Hurricane Ileana

• Hurricane Bob

• Hurricane Kate

What was the maximum category reached by Hurricane Ileana?

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 1

What caused the unpredictable path of Hurricane Ileana?

• Low atmospheric pressure

• Human intervention

• Shifts in steering winds

• High ocean temperatures

Which factor makes forecasting hurricane tracks particularly challenging?

• The size of the hurricane

• The speed of the hurricane

• The shifts in steering winds

• The time of year

What lesson is emphasized about the movement of tropical storms and hurricanes?

• They are easy to predict with modern technology.

• Their paths are often erratic due to steering winds.

• Their movement is influenced by ocean currents.

• They always follow a straight path.