Cause And Effect Of Hurricane Katrina

Hurricanes are some of the deadliest and most expensive natural disasters around town. Hurricanes are more common in warm, humid climates on the coasts. “In late summer, above the warm, Tropical seas that lie on either side of the equator, enormous rotating storm systems can develop with wind speeds of 75mph and above. These vigorous winds are created in the Atlantic Ocean, usually in the months of June-March, prime hurricane season.”(Claire).Hurricanes like these can not only devastate homes, but families as well. For example, on August 29, 2005, a hurricane by the name of Hurricane Katrina hits the United States, causing mass devastation.“Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the United States. An estimated 2,833

people died in the hurricane and flooding that followed in late august of 2005, and millions of others were left homeless along the gulf coast of new orleans”(Livescience).
“As the air rises above the earth, it cools. The cooling causes moisture to condense into tiny droplets of water that form clouds. These clouds form hurricanes”(Lauber). Hurricanes are formed in warming climates with lots of water like on coasts or oceans.“Winds carry hurricanes westward towards the equator. The winds were produced by a high pressure area called the Bermuda High, which blankets the coasts of america”(Lauber).“The low pressure area acts like a chimney- warm air is drawn in at the bottom, rises into a column, cools, and spreads out. As the air inside rises and more air is drawn in, the storm grows into a hurricane”(Lauber).“Air being drawn into the eye of the hurricane does not travel in a straight line. The earth's surface is rotating, the rotation causes the path to spiral”(Lauber). Now that you know how a hurricanes is formed, let's find out the effects of a hurricane.
Hurricanes have many effects that go along with them, and one of them is high winds.“The maximum effects of a hurricane are usually the strongest felt within the right-front quadrant.

In the right-front quadrant, the winds are usually the strongest, and the waves are the highest. The right-front quadrant is the most affected out of all places”(Effects of a Hurricane).“...these high winds blow over trees and blow water ashore,sometimes damaging houses and buildings”(Effects of a Hurricane). “Rip tides are another effect of a hurricane. Rip tides are strong wind currents. They push away from the shore as a strong storm is near. Rip tides are often the first signs of an oncoming hurricane”(Effects of a Hurricane). “Heavy rainfall is produced by the aftermath of a hurricane. The amount is almost always between 9-12 inches, usually causing clogs in weather drains”(Effects of a Hurricane). This heavy rainfall causes the streets to flood even more, causing more damage than had already been

done.
The effects of some hurricanes are massive, and others are barely present. Each year, hurricanes cause significant damage to homes and businesses “9 billion dollars is the median amount of cost for damages caused by hurricanes in america as of 2015”(Effects of a Hurricane). Damages caused by earthquakes also result in innocent civilian deaths among the area hit.“The average Atlantic hurricane causes 89 deaths and 105 injuries as of 2015”(Effects of a Hurricane). Many families that experienced a hurricane are often left mourning, homeless, or grateful for the home they have.
“On August 29, 2005, an infamous hurricane known as Hurricane Katrina struck the gulf coast at a category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale...hundreds of thousands of people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were displaced from their homes and experts estimate that Hurricane Katrina caused more than $100 billion in damage...Hurricane Katrina killed nearly 3,000 people and covered 90,000 square feet of the United States...Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the United States.

An estimated 2,833 people died in the hurricane and flooding that followed in late august of 2005, and millions of others were left homeless along the gulf coast of new orleans...Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the United States. An estimated 2,833 people died in the hurricane and flooding that followed in late august of 2005, and millions of others were left homeless along the gulf coast of new orleans...Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the United States. An estimated 2,833 people died in the hurricane and flooding that followed in late august of 2005, and millions of others were left homeless along the gulf coast of new orleans...As Katrina made landfall,its front-right quadrant (which holds the strongest winds) slammed into the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi, and devastated many of the surrounding cities...Ultimately, 80 percent of New Orleans and large portions of nearby parishes became

flooded, and the floodwaters did not recede for weeks”(Livescience).
In order to prepare for a hurricane, there is a few basic materials you need to have.“In order to prepare for a hurricane, you need all of the tools and supplies needed such as first aid kits and water”(Deadliest, Costliest Hurricanes in U.S History).
“Twenty-four hours before the hurricane arrives, a hurricane warning is broadcast on television. Weather maps will show you the danger zones”(Deadliest, Costliest Hurricanes in U.S History). You can also check daily on the internet for hurricane warnings, or on your local coast. “At nearby harbors and marines two red flags with black squares on them hoisted up by a pole signify a hurricane warning. Look for these on a daily basis”(Deadliest, Costliest Hurricanes in U.S History).“Coastal residents should form an evacuation plan before a warning is signaled to identify a safe shelter and a route to get there”(Deadliest, Costliest Hurricanes in U.S History).“If forced into a weather storm, get inside the most secure building possible and stay away from windows...Stock up on emergency supplies including food, water, flashlights,
important documents and road maps”(Deadliest, Costliest Hurricanes in U.S History)