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Galveston in 1900.
The official casualty estimates for the city of Galveston itself ranged from 6000 to 8000; the numbers for the whole of Galveston Island were much higher, from 10,000 to 12,000.
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What hazard associated with a hurricane generally causes the most deaths in inland areas?
Most of the deaths inland areas caused by hurricanes are from flooding that results from torrential rain.
What hurricane caused the most deaths?
The deadliest storm to be referred to as a hurricane was the Great Hurricane of 1780 with over 20,000 deaths. However, "hurricanes" in other parts of the world are described with different terms. The generic term is "tropical cyclone." The deadliest tropical cyclone on record was the Bhola Cyclone of 1970. This storm struck Bangladesh and parts of India, killing at least 300,000 people and possibly as many as 500,000.
Where can one find pictures from Hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Katrina was the deadliest and most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States
What is the name of the most destructive hurricane of 2005?
The most destructive hurricane of 2005 was Hurricane Katrina. It was the most destructive hurricane ever recorded.
Which is deadlier a Tornado or a Hurricane?
Hurricanes can be potentially deadlier. In U.S. history the deadliest tornado had a death toll of 695 while the deadliest hurricane had a death toll of 6,000 to 12,000. In world history the deadliest tornado had a death toll of about 1,300. whil the deadliest hurricane had a death toll of 300,000 to 500,000.
Are most deaths in a hurricane caused by flooding?
yes
What caused the deaths of Hurricane Katrina?
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Katrina were drownings due to the hurricane's storm surge. Some deaths may have been due to wind damage such as falling trees.
Where did the most deadliest hurricane strike?
It is hard to define which is the deadliest hurricane. the hurrican happened in 1979 is the most deadliest hurricane.
What disease has caused the most epidemic deaths in history?
Smallpox
What hazard associated with a hurricane generally causes the most deaths in inland areas?
Most of the deaths inland areas caused by hurricanes are from flooding that results from torrential rain.
Which United States hurricane caused the most deaths and how many people did it kill?
The deadliest U.S. hurricane was the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. The exact death toll is not known. estimates range from 6,000 to 12,000.
Where has their been most deaths due to a hurricane?
Bangladesh. Seven of the ten deadliest tropical cyclones in history have occurred around the Bay of Bengal.
Is hurricane Katrina or hurricane nargis the most deadly?
Cyclone Nargis with over 138,000 deaths was far deadlier then Hurricane Katrina, with 1836 deaths. The deadliest tropical cyclone, however as the Bhola cyclone, with 300,000 to 500,000 deaths
Which hurricane has caused the most money for repairs?
hurricane katrina
What type of hurricane damage is responsible for the most deaths?
storm surge
What is the most number of deaths caused by a fire?
The most amount of deaths by a single busfire is 1
What causes most deaths during tornado?
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by debris.
