Hurricane Katrina Flashcards
1
Q
How many people died
A
1,800
2
Q
How many homes were destroyed
A
300,000
3
Q
3 million people were left without………………
A
Electricity
4
Q
How costly was the damage
A
$300 billion
5
Q
Give some more economic impacts
A
Oil platforms destroyed
Shops looted
Fuel prices rose
Tourism decreased
6
Q
Give some environmental impacts of the storm
A
The Strom surge flooded large areas of the coast
80% New Orleans flooded as man made leaves broke
Cotton and sugar cane crops destroyed
Delicate costal habitats destroyed
Tornadoes created
7
Q
How fast were the winds
A
175 mph
