Tropical storms Flashcards
How did Hurricane Katrina initially develop?
Hurricane Katrina initially developed as a tropical depression over the Caribbean in August, 2005.
From which direction did Hurricane Katrina approach the southern tip of Florida?
Hurricane Katrina approached the southern tip of Florida from the southeast.
When and where did Hurricane Katrina make its first landfall?
Hurricane Katrina made its first landfall at 6:30 pm on August 25, 2005, between Hallandale Beach and Aventura, Florida.
Describe Hurricane Katrina’s trajectory across the Gulf of Mexico towards the Louisiana coastline. How did its intensity change during this time?
Hurricane Katrina curved across the Gulf of Mexico towards the Louisiana coastline, intensifying from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
What were the maximum sustained winds and air pressure of Hurricane Katrina when it was upgraded to a Category 5 storm on August 28th?
When Hurricane Katrina was upgraded to a Category 5 storm on August 28, 2005, it had maximum sustained winds of 175 mph (280 kph) and an air pressure of 918 mb.
On August 29th, what was the status of Hurricane Katrina as it hit the coastline, and what were its sustained wind speeds?
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the coastline as a Category 4 storm with sustained wind speeds of 145 mph (235 kph).
Where did Hurricane Katrina make its second landfall on August 29th?
Hurricane Katrina made its second landfall on August 29, 2005, at Buras-Triumph, Louisiana.
Which major city was the next to be hit by Hurricane Katrina after its second landfall?
The next major city to be hit by Hurricane Katrina after its second landfall was New Orleans, Louisiana.
Where was Hurricane Katrina’s final (3rd) landfall, and what were the wind speeds at that time?
Hurricane Katrina’s final (3rd) landfall occurred near the Louisiana/Mississippi border with wind speeds of 150 mph (200 kph), reducing to Category 3.
How did the intensity of Hurricane Katrina change by the time of its final landfall near the Louisiana/Mississippi border?
By the time of its final landfall near the Louisiana/Mississippi border, Hurricane Katrina’s intensity had reduced to a Category 3 storm.
Discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the areas it affected, considering factors like wind damage, storm surge, and flooding.
The impact of Hurricane Katrina on the areas it affected was devastating, with widespread wind damage, storm surge, and flooding leading to significant loss of life and property destruction. The city of New Orleans, in particular, experienced catastrophic flooding due to levee failures, resulting in one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.
