Case Study on Hurrican Katrina
Case Study: Hurricane Katrina 2005
What are hurricanes?
Hurricanes are storm with violent wind, they are also known as typhoons or cyclones that form in specific conditions. Some hurricanes are more violent than others, the Katrina Hurricane in the year of 2005 was the one of the most strongest, deadliest and most destructive hurricane recorded in the U.S.
Where, When, Why, Causes?
* Hurricane Katrina affected more than just one area. It was formed over the Bahamas on August 23rd 2005 and crossed southern Florida as a category 1 hurricane. The hurricane strengthened to category 5, over Louisiana, especially New Orleans where it had the biggest impacts and was the most area affected. * Hurricane Katrina was formed on August 23rd 2005 and it dissipated August 30th 2005. * On the coast of the Bahamas 85 degrees Fahrenheit, warm moist air was rising from the ocean surface which condensed to form a system of thunder storms. This condensation released heat which warmed the cool air causing it to rise, when it rose even more warm air from the ocean took its place, this created a cycle which continuously moves heat from the ocean to the atmosphere. The motion created a pattern of wind which then formed a center. The motion starts to gather strength feeding on warm and moist air. When the winds of tropical depression 12 hit 39 miles per hour the tropical storm Katrina was born.
Facts and figures 1. Hurricane Katrina was the second strongest hurricane ever recorded in the U.S. 2. In New Orleans, the levees were designed for category 3 but Katrina was forecasted in Category 4, which went whopping 140 miles an hour. 3. The storm surge from Katrina was 20-feet (six meters) high. 4. 705 people are reported as still missing as a result of hurricane Katrina. 5. Hurricane Katrina affected over 15 million people in different factors such as economy, evacuations, gas prices or drinking water. 6. The final death toll was at 1,836, mainly
What are hurricanes?
Hurricanes are storm with violent wind, they are also known as typhoons or cyclones that form in specific conditions. Some hurricanes are more violent than others, the Katrina Hurricane in the year of 2005 was the one of the most strongest, deadliest and most destructive hurricane recorded in the U.S.
Where, When, Why, Causes?
* Hurricane Katrina affected more than just one area. It was formed over the Bahamas on August 23rd 2005 and crossed southern Florida as a category 1 hurricane. The hurricane strengthened to category 5, over Louisiana, especially New Orleans where it had the biggest impacts and was the most area affected. * Hurricane Katrina was formed on August 23rd 2005 and it dissipated August 30th 2005. * On the coast of the Bahamas 85 degrees Fahrenheit, warm moist air was rising from the ocean surface which condensed to form a system of thunder storms. This condensation released heat which warmed the cool air causing it to rise, when it rose even more warm air from the ocean took its place, this created a cycle which continuously moves heat from the ocean to the atmosphere. The motion created a pattern of wind which then formed a center. The motion starts to gather strength feeding on warm and moist air. When the winds of tropical depression 12 hit 39 miles per hour the tropical storm Katrina was born.
Facts and figures 1. Hurricane Katrina was the second strongest hurricane ever recorded in the U.S. 2. In New Orleans, the levees were designed for category 3 but Katrina was forecasted in Category 4, which went whopping 140 miles an hour. 3. The storm surge from Katrina was 20-feet (six meters) high. 4. 705 people are reported as still missing as a result of hurricane Katrina. 5. Hurricane Katrina affected over 15 million people in different factors such as economy, evacuations, gas prices or drinking water. 6. The final death toll was at 1,836, mainly