Natural Hazard Flashcards
1
Q
What is an example of a case study based on Natural Hazards?
A
Hurricane Katrina est 2005
2
Q
What was the cause of Hurricane Katrina?
A
Late Summer
High ocean temperature 27 degrees+
Deep Atlantic depression
3
Q
What was the cities affected the most?
A
New Orleans and Louisiana
4
Q
Social Issues of Hurricane Katrina?
A
1700 killed in total
3 million people turned homeless
18 schools were destroyed in New
Orleans and 74 were damaged
70% of New Orleans evacuated and those without cars were left behind
5
Q
Economic Issues of Hurricane Katrina?
A
Total cost $105 billion
230,000 jobs lost
Looting caused loss to businesses
6
Q
Environmental Issues of Hurricane Katrina?
A
Bridges collapsed
26 Million litres of oil was lead
80% of New Orleans was flooded
