🌪️2020 witnessed a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season with 30 named storms and 12 landfalls in the continental U.S.
🔥The western U.S. experienced the most active wildfire year on record.
🌡️The global average annual temperature was the second warmest on record and the fifth warmest in the U.S.
🌪️Mississippi witnessed the devastation brought by powerful tornadoes.
⚡Lightning activity was notable, with rare phenomena like sprites and anvil crawlers.
How many named storms occurred during the Atlantic hurricane season in 2020?
—There were 30 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season in 2020.
Which region of the U.S. experienced the most active wildfire year?
—The western U.S. experienced the most active wildfire year on record in 2020.
What was the ranking of the global average annual temperature in 2020?
—The global average annual temperature in 2020 was the second warmest on record.
How many tornadoes were reported in Mississippi?
—Several powerful tornadoes were reported in Mississippi in 2020.
What were some notable lightning phenomena observed in 2020?
—Rare lightning phenomena such as sprites and anvil crawlers were observed in 2020.
00:022020 will be remembered for the devastating pandemic.
00:15The Atlantic hurricane season witnessed a record-breaking 30 named storms.
00:23The western U.S. experienced an active wildfire year.
00:28The global average annual temperature was the second warmest on record.
01:17Mississippi faced the impact of powerful tornadoes.
06:58Rare lightning phenomena like sprites and anvil crawlers were observed.
