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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?
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
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.
How many people were killed by Galveston hurricane?
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.
Did Galveston Hurricane strike in Texas?
Galveston is a city in Texas
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.
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.
