case study - tropical storms - hurricane ian Flashcards
What was Hurricane Ian?
Category 5 hurricane that struck the southeastern United States in September 2022.
Maximum Wind Speeds?
160 mph, classifying it as a Category 5 hurricane.
What caused its formation?
- warm sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
- High humidity levels contributing to storm development.
Where did it make landfall?
Florida
storm surges?
Storm surges reached up to 4.3 meters, causing extensive coastal flooding
Rainfall?
450–560 mm of rainfall, leading to severe inland flooding.
Economic Damage?
$112.9 billion in damages
Fatalities?
approximately 150 deaths
Primary Effects
Infrastructure Damage
- Widespread destruction of homes and buildings,
- Bridges and roads severely damaged, hindering emergency response.
⚡ Power and Communication Outages
- Over 3.28 million customers in Florida experienced power outages.
🌊 Coastal and Inland Flooding
- extensive property damage.
- Heavy rainfall led to flooding
Secondary Effects
💀 Health Concerns
- Contaminated floodwaters increased the risk of waterborne diseases.
- Mental health issues
💰 Economic Impacts
- Significant job losses as businesses were destroyed
- Agricultural losses due to flooded farmlands.
🏠 Long-Term Displacement
- Thousands faced prolonged displacement
Immediate Responses
- Mandatory evacuations were ordered in vulnerable coastal areas.
- Shelters were established to house displaced residents.
- International aid organizations provided assistance.
Long-Term Responses
- Projects initiated to restore coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, to act as natural barriers.
- Enhanced building codes
- Efforts focused on reconstructing resilient infrastructure to withstand future storms.
