Extreme weather events
This is for the first time in seven years that three hurricanes are simultaneously hammering many countries in the Atlantic region. Hurricane Irma has caused massive damage on Caribbean islands and it is on way to destruct Florida. Also, Hurricane Jose is hurtling through the Carribean. Meanwhile, Hurricane Katia became a Category 1 hurricane in the southern Gulf of Mexico not too far from where Harvey formed two weeks ago.
Hong Kong also witnessed a series of typhoons recently. On August 23, Typhoon Hato pounded the city and caused considerable damage in Macao and South China. A week after Hato, it was time for Typhoon Pakhar to hit Hong Kong.
What are hurricanes, storms and cyclones and how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge as extreme weather events rise on the planet.