Hurricane Mitch Effects

In 1998 we had seen the deadliest hurricane of the 20th century hit the Caribbean, Central America and parts of South America. This natural disaster had massive effects on the region from environmental to economic effects. It sent numerous countries in to a state of emergency and was fighting to keep their countries in order. This paper will focus on the aftermath and effects Hurricane Mitch had on the region. Hurricane Mitch had brought widespread destruction and turmoil to many countries in the

that runs Celaque National Park has been trying to get rid of the small community of people that live there for years. After Hurricane Mitch hit Honduras in 1998, they decided that is was a good time to kick out all of the locals in order to make them move into the town to try to benefit the factories that are located there (Timms). This not only made the fact that the hurricane ruined the area

the texts “ Memories of the Flood,” “Hurricane Mitch,” and “Teacher Rescued at Sea” they all tell and show about how people had to deal with a long term problem caused by the destruction of hurricane Mitch. The impact that this hurricane were similar and different in each story but it was still heartbreaking. In the article “Memories of the Flood” many cars and even some houses were under water and left many homeless. In addition the article “Hurricane Mitch” many people's houses and land were destroyed

In late October of 1998, Hurricane Mitch landed in Central America, claiming the lives of more than 11,000 people, and causing more than $5 billion in damages of homes, and businesses. Hurricane Mitch was considered the most ferocious hurricane to hit the Western Hemisphere in over 200 years. Hurricane Mitch began as a tropical depression on October 22, 1998. Four short days later, on October 26, it had intensified into a Category 5 hurricane. Winds had reached 180 mph, and gusts were reaching up

be one of the countries most affected by climate change, with temperature increases causing rainfall to decrease by 10-20 percent by 2050. We can already see the effects of global climate change. Honduras has first-hand experience in the destructive capabilities of hurricanes, the impacts of drought on people and businesses, and the effect of warming temperatures on agriculture.” The speech reflects the distressing environmental condition of Honduras and attempts to address the underlying

Panama History and Culture The culture and political structures of Panama as we know it today has evolved from an incredibly diverse and interesting history. Geographically, Panama lies on an isthmus, a strip of land that essentially connects the greater landmasses of North and South America. It is believed that volcanic activity in the late Pliocene era closed the former Central American Seaway that had separated the two continents. The climatic implications of this landform

Being prepared for a hurricane is not just the responsibility of first responders like firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS. An entire community from one individual or a family all the way up to state and federal government personnel need to work together and do their part and

Challenge Centers Center 4: What is the panama canal.How has the panama canal affected Latin America? The panama canal is a manmade waterway that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The panama canal has affected Latin America in many ways one being it has affected trade because it provides an easy way for very large boats from Europe or Africa and many other areas to get easy transportation to Asia, Australia, and other regions such as the spice islands.Also if it weren't for the panama canal

Hurricanes, just one of many of mother natures designs. What can start off as a simple tropical storm can turn deadly within a matter of hours. High-winds, rain, and destruction seems to be the basic understand most have of hurricanes. Which for the most part seems to be correct. Over the recent years NASA and a team of meteorologist have been working diligently to help better improve the tracking and prediction of hurricanes. Aside from high winds, there are much more to hurricanes than what is

Hurricanes, A Natural Disaster! COM/215 May 3, 2011 Hurricanes, A Natural Disaster! According to Dictionary.com (2011) a hurricane is “A storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone…a wind of force 12 on the Beaufort scale (equal to or exceeding 64 knots or 74mph). As I read through the National Hurricane Center website by NOAA, our National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration it shares with us what a hurricane is, and how it reaches hurricane status. A hurricane