They all have male or female names and are extremely violent. For 20 years, North and Central America and the Caribbean have been hit by deadly tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes
Reunion Island was devastated by a tropical cyclone of exceptional magnitude called Hyacinthe, which claimed 25 lives, thousands of victims and very heavy material damage. Commentary on images of trees laid by violent winds, flooded streets, devastated houses and aerial images of broken roads and destroyed crops.
This report reviews the various cyclonic phenomena of the last 20 years. For meteorologists, the frequency of these tropical storms has remained stable, however, they agree that the intensity of these phenomena has increased due, in part, to global warming. They also plan to move cyclone zones to the south of Europe and to the more northern regions. Comment on archival images and infographics alternating with the interview of Etienne KAPIKIAN, forecaster Météo France, and Jean JOUZEL, climatologist.
A report in the Dominican Republic where cyclone JEANNE, which continues on its way to Cuba, caused a lot of damage and victims. Comment on factual and archival images, infographic and interview Patrick GALOIS (Meteo France engineer).
Japan is hit again by a typhoon, the 11th of the year. Comment on images of the raging sea, flooded streets and residents trying to protect themselves from torrential rains.
Tropical cyclone Erica, which has just struck New Caledonia, has caused the death of two people and extensive property damage throughout the territory. Comment on aerial views showing the extent of damage in the northern province: the Poya school, collapsed power towers, flooded fieldss, tracks transformed into waterways, Grimigni castle and Voh village destroyed.
Hurricane Hugo, one of the most violent tropical cyclones in the West Indies, struck severely in Guadeloupe, causing between 7 and 11 deaths, 100 injured and more than 30,000 affected. Commentary by the journalist on images of cities and houses destroyed and streets littered with debris.
Martinique has just been hit hard by cyclone Dean, considered one of the most violent on the island since David in 1979. The material balance is very heavy, especially for local agricultural production, totally destroyed by the storm. The commentary on images of the hurricane and RFO-stamped images of the damage alternates with interviews of affected inhabitants and EDF agents explaining their work and a statement by Christian ESTROSI, Secretary of State for Overseas.
The United States has been hit hard by an exceptionally strong hurricane called Donna. Comment on images of the raging sea, flooded streets and windswept palm trees.
Reportage consacré aux conséquences du passage de l'ouragan Katrina à la Nouvelle-Orléans, et bilan de la situation dans la ville et l'état du Mississippi, entièrement quadrillés par l'armée et les secours. Images de la situation à Biloxi (Mississippi) et à la Nouvelle-Orléans, et témoignages d'habitantes, Iris Neumann et Laura Jones, et d'un technicien de pompage, John Wayne.
Report on the passage of Hurricane IRMA on the islands of Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy and on the British Virgin Islands, which caused a great deal of damage. Comment on factual images, photographs and maps.
Report on the climatic phenomenon of hurricanes. Explanations of their formation and spread. Comment on archive and synthesis images, alternating with the interview of Dominique RASPAUD, forecaster at Météo France.
Report in New York, one day after the storm Sandy. The damage is considerable and there are about ten deaths in the city. The commentary on images of the deserted city, floods and material damage alternates with the testimonies of French tourists and the population.
This report takes us back to the major hurricanes that have touched the planet in the last 50 years. Comment on archive images, explanatory infographic animations, and amateur video excerpts.
Florida is ravaged by a hurricane from the Caribbean Sea with winds of up to 280 km per hour. Commentary on images of leeward palm trees, reversed cars and a fire, consequence of this natural disaster.
Influence of global warming on the number and potency of cyclones. Commentary on archive images, infographic and interview Frédéric NATHAN (forecasting engineer Météo France).