How Well Do You Know Hurricane Trivia?

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Question 1/9

According to the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale, what is the necessary wind speed to be classified as a Category 5?

50 mph or higher
100 mph or higher
157 mph or higher
400 mph or higher

Question 2/9

In 1969 hurricane Camille flattened most of Mississippi's coast as the strongest category of hurricane, which category?

Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5

Question 3/9

Hurricane atmospheric pressure is measured in:

Miles per hour
Millibars
Pounds
Kilograms

Question 4/9

Which hurricane, also known as a "Superstorm", devastated the New Jersey shore in 2012?

Sandy
Katrina
Hazel
Donna

Question 5/9

When a hurricane "makes landfall", what part of it crosses the coastline?

Its first Category 1 surge of wind and rain
Its leading edge
Its center or eye
Its fleet of wrecked boats and ships

Question 6/9

Which Category 3 hurricane devastated New Orleans in 2005?

Ike
Camille
Katrina
Andrew

Question 7/9

Which of these weather conditions are caused by hurricanes?

Storm surges
Rain
High winds
All three weather conditions

Question 8/9

When a hurricane makes landfall, it:

Grows stronger and more dangerous
Stops moving
Loses its strength
Gets foggy

Question 9/9

Which of these is a common designation for a hurricane that hits Japan?

Typhoon
Waterspout
Tornado
Super storm

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Hurricane Trivia

How is your hurricane trivia? Over the years, we've witnessed some intense natural disasters. From Hurricane Katrina to Hurrican Maria, these tropical storms have left a drastic impact on the communities they hit. Take this quiz to test your hurricane knowledge and prove you're an expert on all things wind, water, and lightning.