Aftermath of hurricane striking Kingston, Jamaica

The video covers the devastating impact of a hurricane on Kingston, Jamaica, and the British West Indies, highlighting the destruction caused by 130-mile-an-hour winds and heavy rainfall. It details the financial damage, infrastructure collapse, and a prison break during the storm. Historical towns like Spanish Town and Port Royal were severely affected, and the storm eventually dissipated in Mexico.

What was the speed of the winds that hit Kingston, Jamaica during the hurricane?

• 130 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 150 miles per hour

How much rainfall was recorded in a little over five hours during the hurricane?

• 20 inches

• 10 inches

• 15 inches

• 17 inches

What was one of the major consequences of the hurricane on Kingston's infrastructure?

• Enhanced public safety

• Increased tourism

• Crippled communications and power

• Improved transportation

How many prisoners were reported missing from Kingston Jail after the hurricane?

• 60 prisoners

• 80 prisoners

• 50 prisoners

• 70 prisoners

Which historical town near Kingston was completely wiped out by the hurricane?

• Spanish Town

• Port Royal

• Montego Bay

• Negril