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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
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What hurricane hit the US twice?
A number of hurricanes hold that distinction. Hurricane Andrew is one. Other notable example include Katrina and Ivan.
When was Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi?
Hurricane Katrina hit Mississippi on August 29, 2005.
What is the name of the hurricane that damaged New Orleans?
The major damage was by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and by Hurricane Betsy in 1965. Earlier storms hit in 1909, 1915, 1947, and 1956, flooding smaller areas. Major storms that affected New Orleans between 1965 and 2013 included: Camille (hit Gulf Coast 1969) Georges (1998) Ivan (2004 - major evacuation) Cindy (July 2005 - major power outages) Rita (September 2005 - reflooded Katrina areas) Gustav (2008) Isaac (2012)
What do floods do?
there are 2 types of floods. one is a flood where a river bursts its banks due to torrential rain. and the other is a sort of storm surge from a hurricane (see hurricane Katrina and new Orleans).
Why is Hurricane Katrina the worst hurricane ever?
No, the largest tropical cyclone on record was Typhoon Tip, which was 1350 miles wide and had a central pressure on 870 millibars (the lower the pressure the more intense the storm). The strongest hurricane in terms of wind speed was Hurricane Camille, with 190 mph winds The largest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded was Hurricane Igor, at 920 miles wide. The most intense Atlantic hurricane every recorded was Hurricane Wilma with a central pressure of 882 millibars. By comparison, Katrina was about 500 miles wide, and at peak intensity had a pressure of 902 millibars and 175 mph winds. However, Katrina is the most destructive hurricane on record.
Is hurricane Katrina the first hurricane?
No. Hurricane Katrina was merely one of the worst hurricanes to occur in recent years.
Are hurricane and Katrina same?
Actually, Katrina is a hurricane, so they are the same, but there have only ever been two hurricanes named Katrina. There was the infamous Hurricane Katrina of 2005 and a lesser known one in 1981.
Is Hurricane Katrina the deadliest hurricane?
no it was not. it was one of the deadliest though
Where might one find facts about the Hurricane Katrina?
There are many places one might go to learn more about Hurricane Katrina. One might try searching the Weather Channel website or the official Red Cross website.
Was hurricane Katrina one of the most devastating earthquakes on record?
No. Hurricane Katrina was a hurricane, not an earthquake. They are two completely different things. It was, however, one of the most devastating storms on record.
Where can someone find more information about Katrena?
Katrina was the name of the destructive hurricane which brought massive flooding and disaster to New Orleans in 2005. The History Channel has an abundance of information on Katrina. One can also watch many videos of Hurricane Katrina on YouTube.
Was hurricane Katrina stronger than most hurricanes?
Yes. Hurricane Katrina was one of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded.
What major events happen in 2005?
I'll name one others will add to this: Hurricane Katrina
Did hurricane sandy do more damage then Katrina?
No. Hurricane Katrina is still by far the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history and one of the deadliest. Hurricane Sandy is the second most destructive on record.
What is the death toll of Hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Katrina killed 1,836 people, all of them in the U.S.
Where can one find more information about hurricane pictures?
There are many places you can find information about hurricane pictures. There are many internet sites you can check out, such as theatlantic or nationalgeographic. There are also books available with information and pictures. There is also a television show called Hurricane Chaser which shows pictures and gives information.
Was the Hurricane Katrina the worst disaster?
Hurricane Katrina was the costliest U.S. natural disaster, and one of the deadliest. So it ranks as one of the worst U.S. disasters, but probably not the worst.
