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How does the Galveston hurricane rank when compared to other hurricanes in the us?
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It was the deadliest tornado to strike the U.S. but not the most intense or the most destructive.
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Was hurricane Katrina the biggest hurricane in Florida?
No, Katrina's impacts in Florida were relatively minor compared to other hurricanes.
Was hurricane mitch the biggest hurricane?
No. While Mitch was one of the deadliest hurricanes other hurricanes have been much bigger.
Was a hurricane ever recreated in a Lab?
Hurricanes have been simulated in computers, but other than that it is impossible to create a hurricane in the lab, especially considering that hurricanes are hundreds of miles across.
Have there been other hurricanes in new Orleans?
Hurricane Katrina was the deadliest and most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season
Is lighting a cause of a hurricane?
No. Hurricanes form as a result of warm ocean water. Hurricanes can cause lightning, but not the other way around.
Was hurricane Katrina the worst hurricane in the universe?
In terms of property damage, Katrina was the worst hurricane in U.S. history. However it was nowhere near being the deadliest tropical cyclone (the generic term for hurricanes. Hurricane Katrina killed 1,836 people. The deadliest hurricane in the U.S. the Galveston hurricane of 1900 killed at least 6,000 people and possibly as many as 12,000. The deadliest of all tropical cyclones, the Bhola cyclone of 1970 killed at least 300,000 people.
Where hurricanes appear?
Hurricanes appear near the ocean because a hurricane waves come from the water in the ocean. Hurricanes can create big winds and storms to other place that can be near by!!!!
What was the year with most hurricanes?
I'm not sure if this was the strongest in US history, but if it wasn't, then it was one of the strongest; I'm refering to the 1938 New England Hurricane. It was devestating and totally unexpected, since most hurricanes hit the southeast/gulf regions, not the northeast. Wikis link to the story (copy & paste link into your address bar); http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Hurricane_of_1938
What hurricane hit the US twice?
A number of hurricanes hold that distinction. Hurricane Andrew is one. Other notable example include Katrina and Ivan.
Is hurricane Katrina back for revenge?
No. Once a hurricane is gone it is gone for good. While other hurricanes may be very destructive, they will have nothing to do with Katrina.
Was hurricane sandy one of the deadliest hurricanes?
No. Hurricane Sandy killed 148 people directly and 138 through indirect effects. This is relatively high by some standards, but a fair number of other hurricanes have had death tolls in the thousands. Sandy, however, was one of the costliest hurricanes in record in terms of property damage, second only to Hurricane Katrina.
Does Bora Bora have a lot of Tsunamis or hurricanes?
Bora Bora's hurricane season is between November and April. The hurricane season is like any other region. Some years are worse than others, but on average, there are not a lot of hurricanes.
