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Given enough time there will most certainly be another major hurricane in New Orleans.

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What state had major destruction that was caused by Hurricane Katrina?

new Orleans Louisiana


What was the name of the city that suffered the major hurricane?

You may be thinking of New Orleans.


What was the purpose of the hurricane pam?

Hurricane Pam was a simulation meant to predict the potential effects of a major hurricane on New Orleans, which is particularly vulnerable to flooding because parts of it are below sea level.


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 was hurricane Pam?

Hurricane Pam was not an actual hurricane, but a computer model of a hypothetical hurricane striking the New Orleans area. New Orleans has long been an area of concern in regard to hurricanes. Portions of the city are below sea level, kept try only by levees and a system of pumps. Many realized that a major hurricane to breach the levees, causing catastrophic flooding. The Hurricane Pam model was meant to simulate what would happen in that event. This scenario came to pass when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.


Why was New Orleans important to the United states?

The city of New Orleans, Louisiana is quite significant geographically. It is actually situated below sea level which leaves it prone to major disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.


What were the causes of death and destruction of hurricane Katrina?

Two leeves break in New Orleans covering 80% of the city in water. The severe floods were also a major cause for many deaths.


What category make it a major hurricane?

A hurricane must be at least a category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale to be considered a major hurricane.


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.


Will a major hurricane hit in 2010?

Hurricane Danielle is expected to become a major hurricane and is very close to becoming one, though she is not expected to make landfall as a major hurricane. Tropical Storm Earl is also expected to become a major hurricane, but again, may not make landfall as one. Beyond that there is no way of knowing.