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Perfect Storm Movie Questions
Disasters: Geology vs. Hollywood
Introduction
In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail. Magnificent foreshadowing and anticipation fill this true-life drama while minute details of the fishing boats, their gear and the weather are juxtaposed with the sea adventure.
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Learning Objectives
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Critically assess the portrayal of hurricanes/superstorms in the movie The Perfect Storm (2000). (4, 5, a)
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Compare the events depicted in the movie against those found in real life. (4, a)
Part 1: Watch the movie clips
As you are watching the video clips, look for the answers to the following questions.
1.
The storm shown in the 2000 film is based on a real event that happened in late October 1991. The meteorologist describes the recipe for the “perfect storm” as being a confluence of 3 storm systems. What were they?
The 3 storm systems are hurricane, tropical cyclone, and tropical storm.
2.
Do you think the size of the wave that capsizes the ship Andrea Gail
in the film is realistic? (Although not mentioned in the clips, the length of the ship is approximately 70 feet.) Why or why not?
The size of the wave created by the storm is unrealistic. I think a larger wave would be required to be able to capsize a 70-foot ship. A wave created by a tsunami would be better suited.
Part 2
: Towering Waves
Return to the assignment page on Canvas and listen to the NPR Towering Waves audio file. Then answer the next set of questions.
3.
What were the largest waves recorded by the seafloor pressure sensors during Hurricane Ivan in 2004?
The largest waves recorded was over 90 feet.
4.
Briefly explain how the seafloor pressure sensors allow for the measurement of wave height.
The sensors measure the wave height by detecting changes in water pressure. When a wave
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passes over the seafloor pressure sensor, it creates fluctuations in water pressure by pushing the water downward.
5.
The seafloor pressure sensors did not record data during the most intense part of Hurricane Ivan. According to the NPR interview, what was the estimated likely maximum wave height during the
peak of the storm?
The estimated maximum wave height was about 130 feet.
6.
Does this information change your answer to Question 2 about the realism of the wave heights in “The Perfect Storm”? Why or why not?
Yes, I was under the impression hurricanes are not able to produce such big waves. After seeing how big of waves Hurricane Ian created, I find it more realistic.
Part 3
: Hurricane Sandy
Return to the assignment page on Canvas, read the article, and watch the short video on Hurricane Sandy (October 2012). Then answer the next set of questions.
7.
How was the recipe for “Superstorm” Sandy similar to the one that created the “Perfect Storm”?
“Superstorm” Sandy also involved the combination of a tropical storm and a cold front.
8.
List two reasons why winds and flooding from Sandy were worse than during the 1991 event depicted in The Perfect Storm.
Hurricane Sandy occurred during a full moon which caused higher tides than normal. Hurricane Sandy also occurred in New Jersey and New York City. The shape of New York Harbor allowed water to funnel water inside the city which caused the widespread flooding.
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