Extreme Weather: Hurricane Irma Flashcards
What is a hurricane?
It’s a huge rotating storm with very strong winds and lots of rain.
Where do hurricanes form?
Over ocean water near the equator.
How do hurricanes form?
When warm moist air rises, it’s replaced by new air. This cycle continues which then forms clouds that rotate with the spin of the earth.
What happens if they travel landwards?
The impact can be devastating.
When did this hurricane occur?
September 2017
What was this hurricane classed as?
One of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded. Also a category 5 hurricane, the highest level.
What was the wind’s speed at first?
295 km/h
Where and when did the hurricane hit inwards?
The Caribbean island of Barbuda on the 6th of September
How long can wind speeds last?
37 hours
Where did the hurricane move up to?
Florida, U.S.A
How was the hurricane like in Florida?
At category 4 and with wind speeds of 210 km/h
