A New Multi-dimensional View of a Hurricane

Hurricane Matthew, a powerful storm in 2016, caused significant damage in the Caribbean and the US. NASA used satellite data and models to study its rapid intensification and complex interactions. The storm's movement affected ocean temperatures, leading to heavy rainfall in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. As it moved north, Matthew underwent an eyewall replacement and caused flooding in the US. The analysis of such data helps predict future storm behaviors and impacts.

What was the maximum wind speed reached by Hurricane Matthew during its rapid intensification?

• 180 mph

• 160 mph

• 140 mph

• 120 mph

How did the movement of Hurricane Matthew affect the ocean waters near its eye?

• It had no effect on the ocean waters.

• It caused the waters to freeze.

• It warmed the ocean surface.

• It led to upwelling of cooler waters.

What significant atmospheric feature was observed during Hurricane Matthew's eyewall replacement cycle?

• Expansion of the eye

• Disappearance of the eye

• Contraction of the eye

• Formation of a double eye

What was a major consequence of Hurricane Matthew's approach to North Carolina?

• A heatwave

• Significant flooding

• A drought

• A snowstorm

Why is combining model and observed data important in hurricane analysis?

• It reduces the hurricane's intensity.

• It eliminates the need for satellite observations.

• It provides clues to future storm behavior and impact.

• It helps in predicting the exact path of the hurricane.