"Some Of Us Will Die" - USA TODAY
a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds
of, or in excess of 72 mph / 118km/hr (32 m/sec).
Starter: Watch this video. No notes required.
Objective: To understand the formation of Atlantic Hurricanes and what causes the intensity to change as it travels over its course.
Task 1 & 2 - How and where to tropical storms form?
Complete the tasks below on the worksheet above using the American Red Cross map, the 'How do Hurricanes Form' video to help you.
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Task 3 - Tropical Storm Wind Speed & Storm Surge Hazards.
Using the YouTube 'Why Hurricane Categories Make a Difference' & 'Hurricane Storm Surge' below, complete the worksheet using the Task 3 tab.
This site is of use for the wind speed categories.
Finally, check out the third video below to see a time lapse video of a storm surge in Florida in real life!!
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Task 4 - Tracking the path of Hurricane Matthew - 2016 (11 days from birth to death).
Using the diagram below and the Task 4 worksheet, describe the track of the storm and the strength as it passes both Haiti and the coast of Florida.
Make sure you refer to
1. Dates
2. Direction of movement (north, east, south, west).
3. Change in category
4. Reasons for change in category (increasing and decreasing wind speeds).
5. The dates that Haiti and the USA was impacted.
Comparing the effects of 'Matthew' on
Haiti (LEDC) & USA (MEDC)
Objective: To use data to compare the socio economic impacts of Hurricane Matthew on Haiti and the USA.
Does level of economic development affect the ability to prepare and react to the event?
Haiti as suffered from a series of natural disasters over the past 20 years. Most recently, the country was decimated by a huge earthquake in 2010. Recovery work was still under way and many thousands of people were still living in temporary accommodation as towns and communities were being rebuilt.
In 2005, the USA suffered from the worst Hurricane on record, Katrina which killed over 1000 people in the area surrounding New Orleans. Both countries have had recent natural disasters, but how did the same storm impact both nations?
Does level of economic development affect the ability to prepare and react to the event?
Haiti as suffered from a series of natural disasters over the past 20 years. Most recently, the country was decimated by a huge earthquake in 2010. Recovery work was still under way and many thousands of people were still living in temporary accommodation as towns and communities were being rebuilt.
In 2005, the USA suffered from the worst Hurricane on record, Katrina which killed over 1000 people in the area surrounding New Orleans. Both countries have had recent natural disasters, but how did the same storm impact both nations?
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Task 5 - Click here to access the GapMinder site. This chart shows you each of the countries (Haiti & USA) that were impacted by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. i. Drag the time slider back to 2016. Hover over each of the countries to see the GDP per capita $ and life expectancy (yrs). Record the values for 2016 on the worksheet for Haiti and the USA. Task 6 - Read this excellent comparative news report from the BBC which highlights the impact of Matthew on both Haiti and the USA. I have also created a podcast of the content if you would prefer to listen to it below. i. Fill in as much of your comparative sheet as possible using the information within the article as guidance. You should the resources below to supplement your range of information. For most up to date information, please check out this specialist page set up by The Guardian. |
The impact in Haiti - Source cbc.ca
The impact in the USA - Source: heavy.com
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Task 7 - Watch both videos from PBS News Hour beneath from both affected areas. Add any additional information regarding the responses from rescuers and aid agencies.
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IGCSE Geography Exam Corner.
For a named area(s), explain the impacts of a weather hazard (hurricane) that you have studied. (7)
