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Which of these has stronger winds sea islands hurricane hurricane Katrina or lake Okeechobee?
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hurricane kitrina
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What was the latest hurricane called?
I am pretty sure it was Hurricane Earl in the Virgin Islands.
What is the hurricane risk on the British Virgin Islands?
Historically, hurricanes strike the BVI approximately once every 15 years. Hurricane Hugo struck the BVI in 1989, and it was the first for over 70 years. However, during the 1990s, several hurricanes struck the islands. The last hurricane strike was in 1999, when hurricanes Jose and Lenny (both category 1) both struck the islands.
What was the last severe hurricane in hawai?
Actually, as of October 24, 2010 there is a hurricane going on right now. Hurricane Richard is currently approaching Belize. Before that was Hurricane Paula, which lasted From October 11, 2010 to October 15.
Where did hurricane Hugo form?
Hurricane Hugo was a destructive Category 5 hurricane that struck Guadeloupe, Montserrat, St. Croix, Puerto Rico, Antigua and South Carolina in September of the 1989 Atlantic hurricane season. This intense hurricane tracked through the Lesser Antilles and to South Carolina as a category 4 hurricane, and was the costliest hurricane in the Atlantic at that time. Hurricane Hugo formed over the eastern Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands on September 9, 1989.
How can a hurricane change the earth's surface?
The hurricane's winds blow down trees and loosen the soil for erosion. The storm surge can wash away beaches and barrier islands. The heavy rains can cause flooding, washouts in canyons and rivers, and dissolving of limestone and salt formations.
Top 5 deadliest us hurricanes?
The five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history are*:The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (8,000-12,000 dead)The Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928 (4,000+ dead, about 2500 in the U.S.)The Sea Islands Hurricane of 1893 (up to 2500 dead)Hurricane Katrina of 2005 (1836 dead)Hurricane San Marcos of 1870 (2000 dead, 1200 in the U.S.)
What were the 5 worst hurricanes in US history?
The five worst hurricanes in United States are: 1. Galveston Hurricane was responsible for 8,000 deaths. (1900) 2. Great Okeechobee Hurricane was responsible for 2,500 deaths. (1928) 3. Chenier Caminada Hurricane was responsible for 2,000 deaths. (1893) 4. "Sea Islands" Hurricane was responsible for 1,000 to 2,000 deaths. (1893) 5. Hurricane Katrina was responsible for 1,836 deaths. (2005)
What are the differences between hurricane Irene and hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Katrina was by far a worse hurricane. Katrina reached peak intensity as a category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds before making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a category 3 with 120-125 mph winds. It had made previous strikes in the Bahamas as a tropical storm and in Florida as a category 1 hurricane. Overall Katrina cause $105 billion in damage and killed 1836 people, marking it as the most destructive and one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Irene peaked as a Category 3 hurricane over the Bahamas with 120 mph winds before making three consecutive landfalls in the U.S. as a category 1 hurricane/tropical storm with 85 mph, 75 mph and 65 mph winds respectively. Other landfalls occurred in the Lesser Antilles and Puerto Rico as a tropical storm, and in the islands of the Bahamas with strength varying from category 1 to category 3. Irene killed 56 people and caused $7-10 billion in damage, which still makes it a very destructive hurricane.
What will happen to hurricane that travel across islands in the Caribbean do they continue to travel as hurricanes?
It depends on the islands. The Lesser Antilles are generally too small to significantly affect a hurricane. The larger islands of Hispaniola and Cuba may cause a hurricane to weaken to a tropical storm.
What were the five most recent hurricanes?
Hurricane Katrina: Generated in the Bahamas and traveled across southern Florida, causing some flooding. Then, it moved towards the Gulf of Mexico, causing severe damage. About 80% of New Orleans was destroyed. Hurricane Charley: Generated in a weeks time, this hurricane got up to speeds of 150mph. Charley hit mostly the Caribbean Islands. But, also headed towards Florida, destroying homes, property and killing many. Hurricane Hugo: Developed from groups of thunderstorms from the African Coast. Traveled to the Atlantic Ocean, speeds up to 120 mph. In the end, it also covered Puerto Rico and South Carolina.
What animals are on the marshall islands?
tashana francis is the most beautiful girl in the world and Katrina
How did Hurricane Harvey form?
In a word, rapidly. The moist air flowing westward across the North Atlantic Ocean met with the warm waters of the western Caribbean Sea. The perceived tropical wave intensified rapidly, first up to tropical storm forces, then hurricane strength, within six hours' time.
What was the latest hurricane called?
I am pretty sure it was Hurricane Earl in the Virgin Islands.
Where did hurricane earl damage the most?
The Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean.
What path did Katrina take?
It traveled from the Bahama islands to Mexico which is over 1,273 mph ( 2048km/h)
What countries did hurricane Ike affect?
Hurricane Ike affected the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, and the United States.
What is the hurricane risk on the British Virgin Islands?
Historically, hurricanes strike the BVI approximately once every 15 years. Hurricane Hugo struck the BVI in 1989, and it was the first for over 70 years. However, during the 1990s, several hurricanes struck the islands. The last hurricane strike was in 1999, when hurricanes Jose and Lenny (both category 1) both struck the islands.
