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It is known as Isaac's Storm and was the subject of a book by Erik Larson by the same name. It is based on the diaries of Isaac Cline, a memeber of the weather service, and other contemporary accounts of the hurricane. Here are two links: The book http://www.randomhouse.com/features/isaacsstorm/ The Hurricane http://www.wintertexans.com/galvestonhurricane.htm
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What is the wind speed of hurricane Galveston?
The Galveston hurricane (not Hurricane Galveston) had peak winds of 150 mph.
Where did hurricane Galveston hit?
"Hurricane Galveston" was not the name of a hurricane. There was the Galveston hurricane of 1900, which occurred before there was a naming system for hurricanes. As a result the hurricane was named for where it hit: Galveston, Texas.
When was Hurricane in Galveston created?
Hurricane in Galveston was created in 1913.
Where did the Galveston hurricane hit?
Galveston?
How many people were killed by hurricane Galveston?
There was no Hurricane Galveston. However, there was the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, called such because it hit Galveston, Texas in the time before hurricanes were named. That hurricane killed at least 8,000 people. Possibly as many a 12,000.
Does the Great Galveston Hurricane hit Florida in 1903?
No The Galveston hurricane hit Texas in 1900.
What are the release dates for Hurricane in Galveston - 1913?
Hurricane in Galveston - 1913 was released on: USA: 1913
Why did the Galveston hurricane not have a name?
The Galveston hurricane was in the year 1900. Naming of hurricanes did not start until 1950.
Did Galveston Hurricane strike in Texas?
Galveston is a city in Texas
What was the deadliest hurricane on record?
Hurricane Galveston of 1900
Was Galveston warned about hurricane 1900?
Yes Galveston was warned but ignoredThe meteoroligist was warned that the hurricane was coming, but ignored it
What is the name of the hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900?
It is simply known as the Galveston hurricane as hurricanes weren't named back then.
Where more people killed by hurricane Katrina than great Galveston?
No. The Galveston hurricane killed several times more people then Hurricane Katrina.
How fast did the the Great Galveston hurricane go?
The Galveston hurricane of 1900 made landfall in Galveston with peak sustained wind speeds of 145 mph and higher gusts.
Were more people killed by the hurricane Katrina or by the great Galveston hurricane?
The Galveston hurricane was far deadlier, with a death toll of 6,000 to 12,000 compared to Katrina's 1,800.
What was the worst hurricane named that hit Galveston in 1900?
It is simply called the Galveston hurricane of 1900 as hurricanes were not named until 1950.
What day of the week was it during the Galveston hurricane of 1900?
The Galveston hurricane of 1900 made landfall on Saturday, September 8, 1900.
Were more people killed by hurricane Katrina the Galveston hurricane?
No. The Galveston hurricane was far deadlier.It killed at least 6,000 people and possibly as many as 12,000. Hurricane Katrina killed about 1,800 people.
Where more people killed in hurricane Katrina than by the great Galveston hurricane?
No. Hurricane Katrina killed about 1,800 people. The Galveston hurricane killed at least 6,000 people and possibly as many as 12,000.
What time did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 hit Galveston?
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How did The Great Galveston Hurricane impact Galveston Texas?
Look on wikipedia, it's all there
What hurricane has been the deadliest in the us?
The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history was the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. This hurricane completely destroyed the city of Galveston, Texas. Estimates of the death toll range from 6,000 to 12,000.
What year did the Galveston hurricane occur?
1900
What city was it by a hurricane in 1900?
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What happened to Texas in 1900?
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