Hurricane Katrina (Hazards) Flashcards

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1
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In what year did Hurricane Katrina happen?

A

2005

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What category was Hurricane Katrina on the Saffir-Simpson Scale when it hit struck land?

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Category 4 (out of 5)

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How high were wind speeds when Hurricane Katrina hit land?

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up to 140 miler per hour

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What were the main issues with the evacuation plans in New Orleans? (2)

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Despite having multiple days of warnings, the evacuation plan wasn’t enacted up until 19 hours before the hurricane hit New Orleans.

Additionally, the plan did not accommodate for homeless, low-income, or many disabled people who were not able to evacuate themselves efficiently.

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How tall were the largest storm surges from Hurricane Katrina?

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over 6 metres tall

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What was the main secondary hazard stemming from Hurricane Katrina?

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Coastal and river flooding; 80% of New Orleans was flooded.

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What flood defences did New Orleans have in place? how well did they protect against flooding?

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There were levees along the river bank to protect against fluvial flooding, however these broke in 53 spots and caused much of the city to flood.

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