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    Florida Keys, among others. Florida and by extension the United States, have experienced hurricanes dating back to 1900 with Hurricane Galveston and has recorded a myriad of devastating hurricanes in its history. Hurricanes are not a new phenomenon to South Florida, with the first devastation occurring in September 1919 killing at least eight hundred (800) people in Key West. The most recent record was that of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which was responsible for twenty-three (23) deaths in the United States

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    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

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    Hurricane Katrina Is one of the costliest and deadliest hurricane that has approached the united states. It started as a tropical depression in the Bahamas. The interaction of a tropical wave is how hurricane Katrine was born. Hurricane Katrina hit the New Orleans august 2005, leaving major damages to the large city, to this day the city is still making repairs. Many have lost their homes, businesses, and worst loved ones from this devastating natural disaster. Shelton alexander is from New Orleans

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    through Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and surrounding areas have been impacted the most. Katrina tough the people on the Gulf Coast that sometimes people have to go through the hard obstacles in life to learn new things about themselves as well as survival. I believe that no matter how broken thing appear you can overcome these devastating events such as Hurricane Katrina. Katrina survivors hard work and dedication with limited resources have overcame all obstacle that was in my way Hurricane Katrina

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    Several ships recorded hurricane-force winds and pressures as low as 968 mbar (28.6 inHg), though none entered the eye of the hurricane and sampled the lowest pressure in the storm. The system produced winds of 54 mph (87 km/h) on Bermuda as it passed very close to that island.[1] About this time, five ocean liners near each other encountered the storm; some portholes on the Orca were damaged and 15 passengers were treated for cuts, bruises, and contusions.[5] Off Nova Scotia, the cyclone produced

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    Hurricane Katrina was a devastating category 5 that made landfall in Buras, Louisiana, on Monday, August, 25, 2005. It was downgraded to a level 4 hurricane when it made landfall. This hurricane was extremely devastating for the city of New Orleans 2004 (Haddow, Bullock, Coppola, 2014 p17). This hurricane was so overwhelming that it crippled local government which ceased to exist immediately after the disaster. The main problem with FEMA at the was President George W. Bush. This was less that four

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    METEOROLOGY: HURRICANES AND TYPHOONS Course Name : Scientific Writing Name : PrudviTeja Ineni Course Section : CSCI 5035.02 Date : 02-26-2015   OUTLINE: 1). INTRODUCTION ----------- What is origin of Katrina

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    the Irma Hurricane, the hurricane started in August 30,2017 and started to reach Florida in September 9,2017 in Miami, Florida. I wanted to talk about this because I wanted to give you a little more detail and information about this topic. This hurricane impacted a lot of people who were part of Florida. Irma is now in the category 5 which ended in September 16, 2017. The wind speed for this hurricane was very powerful which it was 185 mph. Based on “World Vision” it said that Hurricane Irma was

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    States of America, Hurricane Katrina was known as one of the worst hurricanes in the world. The hurricane was a combination of tropical waters and gushing winds. It was the vicious hurricane that caused severe damage to the citizens of the United States of America. The amazing city known for its southern style, Cajun cuisines, jazz music and its celebration of Mardi Gras will never be the same. New Orleans, Louisiana was changed forever in August 2005 when this category five hurricane left the city devastated

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    In his article “September Is the Strongest Hurricane Month Ever Recorded—Probably,” featured in the September 27th edition of The Atlantic, Robinson Meyer discusses the latest surge of strong hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean. He begins by demonstrating the uniqueness of this year’s hurricane season with a few shocking facts. Firstly, he writes, this month will likely be the most energetic months for hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean ever recorded (the month isn't over yet so this isn't official)

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