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Hurricane Andrew
Andrew was the costliest Atlantic hurricane in U.S. history prior to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It became a category 5 hurricane and made landfall in August 1992.
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How many people were injured in the 1976 Tangshan eathqauke?
The 1976 Tangshan earthquake in China resulted in over 164,000 people being injured. It was one of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history, with a devastating impact on the city and its surrounding areas.
What state was the hardest hit from the September 21 1938 hurricane?
This particular hurricane caused destruction in many states. The states hardest hit were: New York, Connecticut & Rhode Island
Hardest hit would be the 70 miles of coastal, vacation communities from Old Saybrook to Stonington that were not sheltered by Long Island.
What was the worst hurricane that hit Florida?
1926 Miami: The blow that broke the boom : The 1926 storm was described by the U.S. Weather Bureau in Miami as "probably the most destructive hurricane ever to strike the United States." It hit Fort Lauderdale, Dania, Hollywood, Hallandale and Miami. The death toll is estimated to be from 325 to perhaps as many as 800.
The "Great Miami" Hurricane was first spotted as a tropical wave located 1,000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles on September 11th. The system moved quickly westward and intensified to hurricane strength as it moved to the north of Puerto Rico on the 15th. Winds were reported to be nearly 150 mph as the hurricane passed over the Turks Islands on the 16th and through the Bahamas on the 17th. Little in the way of meteorological information on the approaching hurricane was available to the Weather Bureau in Miami. As a result, hurricane warnings were not issued until midnight on September 18th, which gave the booming population of South Florida little notice of the impending disaster.
What are the specific names of the 12 disciples and their background?
The 12 disciples are Simon Peter, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. Each disciple came from different backgrounds, such as fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots, and were called by Jesus to follow him and spread his teachings.
Did meteorologists help save people's lives when hurricane Andrew hit Florida?
Yes, they were warned too well, you might say. Almost the entire East Coast was under a hurricane warning at some point because Floyd was very difficult to predict exactly were it would recurve to the north. If it recurved any later, it would have struck different parts of the East Coast. As it happened, it just hit eastern NC and was weaker than expected. So people knew well out in advance that this storm was coming, but the forecast was not particularly good (nor easy, of course) for its exact track and intensity.
In 1990, there were a total of 14 named storms in the Atlantic Basin. Notable hurricanes that year included Hurricane Klaus, which impacted the southeastern United States, and Hurricane Diana, which made landfall in Mexico. Overall, the 1990 hurricane season was considered slightly above average in terms of storm activity.
Importance of Hurricane Felix 2007?
Hurricane Felix in 2007 was significant as a Category 5 storm, making it one of the most powerful hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin. It caused extensive damage in Nicaragua and Honduras, resulting in numerous fatalities and displacing thousands of people. The storm highlighted the need for improved disaster preparedness and response in vulnerable regions prone to extreme weather events.
21st September 1989. It hit Charleston, South Carolina as a category 4 storm. At the time it was the 11th most intense hurricane to strike U.S. and is rated as the 2nd costliest hurricane with over $7 billion in damages. Total number of deaths from the storm was 82
Are there hurricanes in December?
Yes. According to the National Hurricane Center, as of August 26, 2012 Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to be come a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico late on August 27 or early on August 28. The storm is expected to strike the Gulf coast on August 29.
Names of 26 people that died in hurricane Andrew 1992?
1. Naomi Browning, 12, died when a beam fell on her in her bedroom in her south Dade County home.
2, 3. Vidal Perez, 49, and Francisco Sospedra, 74, died south of Miami after they were thrown from a storage trailer in which they sought shelter.
4. Robert Moak, 32, was found in Coral Gables in a canal, a possible drowning victim.
5. Miguel Pulido, 62, of south Dade County, died when his mobile home flipped and he was crushed.
6. Andrew Roberts, 30, died at a hospital near Homestead after being found crushed in a collapsed home.
7. Claude Owens, 46, of south Dade County, died when roof collapsed.
8. Robert Ramos, 40, of south Dade County, died when he was hit by debris while seeking shelter in a barn after the prefabricated house he was in collapsed.
9. Gladys Porter, 91, of south Dade County, refused to evacuate her mobile home and was found beneath what remained.
10. Mary Cowan, 67, of south Dade County, crushed when her apartment complex was flattened.
11. Harry Boyer, 67, of south Dade County, found in rubble of collapsed retirement home.
12. Jesse James, 46, died when hurricane blew down a large tree that fell on a camper-truck where he had taken refuge.
13. Rohena Nativida, 57, died when his roof collapsed.
These deaths were indirectly related to the hurricane:
1. Edna Gerry, 81, had trouble breathing and died before rescue crews could reach her.
2. Elaida Vargas, 22, got sick and died before crews could reach her. Her 5-pound male fetus also died.
3. Jose Saravia, 73, Coral Gables. Died while trimming his neighbor's fallen trees.
4. Dagoberto Troya, 50, died of a heart attack after seeing his warehouse roof demolished. Rescue crews couldn't reach him in time.
5. Manuel Rodriguez, 69, died during evacuation to another rest home.
6. Fannie Lytle, 94, died during evacuation to another rest home.
7. Anice Berett, 81, died during evacuation to another rest home.
8. Emma Grace Parker, 74, of northwest Dade County, died when she fell through a seventh-floor apartment window while trying to remove duct tape.
9. Anthony Margiotta, 79, a blind man from northeast Dade County, died when he stepped off a seventh-floor balcony that was missing screens as a result of the hurricane.
10. Herman Lucerne, 78, of Florida City died of a heart attack while trying to get plywood in his garage
Did hurricane Floyd hit florida?
The storm most well known as hurricane Floyd never hit Florida and the states was not significantly affected. The storm instead made landfall in North Carolina. There was also a Hurricane Floyd that affected The Florida Keys in 1987 but did not result in much heavy damage.
How many people in the US are at risk by hurricanes?
well it all depends on the type of storm and how bad it is i cant really answer that ..maybe if you gave a bit more detail ..sorry
What was the highest category strength of hurricane Andrew?
Not mild at all. Hurricane Andrew was once of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States; one of only three to strike as a category 5 storm. It was the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history prior to Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Andrew or Floyd which is stronger?
Hurricane Andrew was stronger. It was a category 5 hurricane with peak winds of 175 mph, making landfall still as a category 5 with winds of 165 mph.
Floyd was a category 4 hurricane with peak winds of 155 mph. It made landfall as a category 2 hurricane with winds of 105 mph.
What category when hurricane Andrew made landfall?
when hurricane Andrew hit Florida in 1992 it came in a cat. #5
Why was hurricane Andrew dangerous?
Hurricanes are given names from a predetermined list in alphabetical order. When a new tropical storm forms it gets the next name on the list. Hurricane Andrew was the first tropical storm of the 1992 Atlantic Hurricane Season, so it was given the first name on the list.
What was Hurricane Andrew' s path?
It started off the coast of Africa and moved west with the Trade winds. It first made landfall in the Bahamas and then struck Homestead, Florida as a category 5 hurricane. It weakened as it passed over the peninsula, then crossed the Gulf of Mexico and hit near Morgan City, LA.
Is Homestead still recovering from Hurricane Andrew?
It was so badly damaged that it would basically have to be rebuilt, so the decision was made to scale it down to a reserve base to save money. The DOD already knew that they were going to relocate to another location for SOCOM someday, so they let it fold.
Where did Hurricane Andrew form?
Andrew developed off the coast of Africa and was first named on August 16, 1992. He made his way west across the Tropical Atlantic and made landfall eventually in the Bahamas, then southern Florida.
Hurricane Andrew formed where a lot of hurricanes that hit the east coast have formed. On the west coast of Africa, where it's near the equator and the waters are warm.
Who helped stop hurricane Andrew?
Nobody did. Hurricane Andrew formed and dissipated by natural forces. Nobody can stop a hurricane.
Where did Hurricane Andrew occur in 1992?
Hurricane Andrew did it's most destruction in South Florida, but it also affected the Bahamas and Louisiana.
