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Devastation and Resilience: The Impact of Hurricanes in Galveston and Beyond

Explore the profound effects of historic hurricanes, particularly the 1900 Galveston Hurricane which claimed thousands of lives and caused extensive damage. Delve into the aftermath of hurricanes Ike and Katrina, showcasing the struggles and resilience of communities facing the brutal forces of nature. Examine the recovery efforts, the bravery of rescue crews, and how hurricanes have shaped the lives of people across the Caribbean and southeastern United States. From wind speed to flooding, learn about the powerful phenomena that leave lasting impressions.

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Devastation and Resilience: The Impact of Hurricanes in Galveston and Beyond

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  1. Intro People fly in hurricanes with special equipment.

  2. This is in Galveston After Ike.

  3. Hurricanes by Geromy Porter

  4. Hurricane of 1900. This is the aftermath of the hurricane in 1900 in Galveston Texas.

  5. Dissipated September 12, 1900 • Highestwinds150 mph (240 km/h) (1-minute sustained) • Lowest pressure936 mbar (hPa; 27.64 inHg) • Fatalities6000 – 12,000 direct • Damage$20 million (1900 USD)$516 million (2009 USD) • AreasaffectedPuerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, south Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas (particularly around Galveston), much of the Central United States, Great Lakes region, Atlantic Canada

  6. Hurricane Katrina • People of Hurricane Katrina in a boat to find dry land and shelter away from the water.

  7. Hurricane Ike • These are some houses in Galvestone Texas after hurricane Ike.

  8. Rescue crews hurry to save babies from the devastating tragedies.

  9. Hurricane Katrina • Hurricane Katrina forming before hitting shore.

  10. This is the image of what hurricane Ike did just a little bit you can see that it caused a house to catch on fire.

  11. Rita is one of the most devastating hurricanes of the top 10.

  12. A hurricane while it is snowing. That is radical.

  13. Can a hurricane and a tornado happen at the same time? • Well looks like it very weird. And scary.

  14. As you see the homes in Galveston Texas are trying to hang in as the waters keep on rising on them.

  15. Look at the damage that hurricane Andrew caused.

  16. Hurricane 1900 • This high rise house is almost taken down by the hurricane in 1900.

  17. This is a hurricane some where around the Gulf of Mexico.

  18. Look a these people. • People in the Dominican Republican trying to cross a flooded rode after Hurricane Gustav.

  19. Hurricane KATRINA Look at this hurricane it is amazing but yet devastating.

  20. Hurricanes • Hurricanes are measured by the gust of its wind. • What is a hurricane?

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