Hurricane Katrina was
the fifth hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic Hurricane season. It was the worst hurricane disaster.
Total fatalities: 1833
Wind speed: 280mph
Category 5
Occurred 8/23/2005-8/31/2005
Areas affected: Eastern North America, Ontario, Georgia, Louisiana, and New Orleans
Total fatalities: 1833
Wind speed: 280mph
Category 5
Occurred 8/23/2005-8/31/2005
Areas affected: Eastern North America, Ontario, Georgia, Louisiana, and New Orleans
A Hurricane is a huge storm with wind speeds up to 200mph. A Hurricane can last over a week, moving
10-20 mph over an open ocean.
Safer-Simpson Scale
Hurricane strength is measured from Category 1-5(wind speed)
When low pressure areas form over warm oceans hurricanes are formed. Water evaporates from the surface of the ocean producing water vapor. This is what feeds the hurricane. The vapor condenses to form clouds and rain it releases heat in the air which is carried by wind. The wind creates showers and thunderstorms. The eye wall is where the strongest winds occur. The intensity of a hurricane is based on its wind speed.
Category 1: 74-95 mph
Minimal
Category 2: 96-110 mph
Moderate
Category 3: 111-130 mph
Extensive
Category 4: 131-155 mph
Extreme
Category 5: 155+ mph
Catastrophic
Hurricane strength is measured from Category 1-5(wind speed)
When low pressure areas form over warm oceans hurricanes are formed. Water evaporates from the surface of the ocean producing water vapor. This is what feeds the hurricane. The vapor condenses to form clouds and rain it releases heat in the air which is carried by wind. The wind creates showers and thunderstorms. The eye wall is where the strongest winds occur. The intensity of a hurricane is based on its wind speed.
Category 1: 74-95 mph
Minimal
Category 2: 96-110 mph
Moderate
Category 3: 111-130 mph
Extensive
Category 4: 131-155 mph
Extreme
Category 5: 155+ mph
Catastrophic
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