Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction in the Caribbean

Nov. 03, 2025

Q: Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica last week as one of the most powerful Atlantic tropical storms to make landfall. Melissa was blamed for more than 60 deaths, and the toll was expected to rise. Where is Jamaica, the third-largest island in the Caribbean Sea?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Many deaths were reported on the much larger island of Hispaniola, which suffered heavy rain and severe flooding but was not directly hit by Hurricane Melissa. Hispaniola is ...

A. North of Jamaica

B. East of Jamaica

C. South of Jamaica

D. West of Jamaica

Q: Only three hurricanes – Melissa, Dorian in 2019, and Labor Day in 1935 – have struck land with wind speeds recorded at 185 mph. On Labor Day 1935, a Category 5 hurricane struck which archipelago?

A. Bahamas

B. Bermuda

C. Florida Keys

D. Lesser Antilles

Q: After hitting the Bahamas as a monster Category 5 hurricane, Dorian headed north and northwest along the east coast of the United States. Which state was NOT impacted by Dorian?

A. Alabama

B. Florida

C. Georgia

D. North Carolina

Q: Which state suffered the deadliest hurricane?

A. Florida

B. Louisiana

C. Mississippi

D. Texas

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