Atlantic Hurricanes 2010 - 2018: Geography Learning Game
Atlantic Hurricanes 2010 - 2018 is a free online knowledge level game to sort the major hurricanes of the decade by their year and category. This interactive meteorology and geography exercise includes the names, paths, and SSHWS categories of 9 major storms that struck the Atlantic basin between 2010 and 2018. It is highly suitable for online lessons, interactive science classes, and exciting homework assignments.
Understanding Atlantic Storms
An Atlantic hurricane is a tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic Ocean, usually between the months of June and November. A hurricane differs from a typhoon or a cyclone strictly based on its location. It is termed a "hurricane" in the Atlantic and northeastern Pacific, a "typhoon" in the northwestern Pacific, and a "cyclone" in the south Pacific or Indian Ocean. While the intensity of storms often grabs headlines, the global annual number of tropical cyclones remains roughly 87.
How to play Atlantic Hurricanes
There are 9 movable pictures of hurricanes, displaying their names and SSHWS (Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) category at the top of the screen. Drag and drop them onto the correct date and storm path in the centre of the screen. Match the hurricane to its historical trajectory and year. Sort all 9 hurricanes correctly to win the game!
Knowledge Achievements:
Memorise the paths of at least 3 major hurricanes to earn +1 Knowledge Level on Planeta 42.
Difficulty: Hard.
Did you know?
• The Saffir-Simpson Scale: The SSHWS categorises hurricanes on a scale from 1 to 5 based on their sustained wind speed. A Category 1 has winds of 74-95 mph, while a catastrophic Category 5 has winds of 157 mph or higher.
• Naming the Storms: Hurricanes are named using lists maintained by the World Meteorological Organisation. If a storm is particularly deadly or costly (like Sandy, Harvey, or Maria), its name is permanently retired from the list.
• The Eye of the Storm: The centre of a hurricane, known as the "eye," is deceptively calm and clear, surrounded by the "eyewall," where the absolute most severe and violent weather occurs.
The 9 Major Hurricanes (2010 - 2018)
This interactive game focuses on nine highly impactful storms that swept across the Atlantic basin during this period. You will need to identify the following:
1. Hurricane Isaac
Category 1 (2012)
2. Hurricane Sandy
Category 3 (2012)
3. Hurricane Arthur
Category 2 (2014)
4. Hurricane Matthew
Category 5 (2016)
5. Hurricane Harvey
Category 4 (2017)
6. Hurricane Irma
Category 5 (2017)
7. Hurricane Maria
Category 5 (2017)
8. Hurricane Nate
Category 1 (2017)
9. Hurricane Florence
Category 4 (2018)
Class Subject: Atlantic Hurricanes
This fun geography learning game may answer some of the following questions:
Which are the major hurricanes of 2010-2018? How many Category 5 hurricanes occurred during this time? What season do hurricanes appear in the Atlantic Ocean?
By interacting with the storm paths, players learn not just the names and dates, but also visualise the common trajectories tropical cyclones take as they form in the Atlantic, move towards the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and strike the North American coastline.
