Natural Disasters in the USA: Hurricane

Hurricane Katrina

(Copyright Audio by Matt C.)

On August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States. At that time Katrina was on a category 3 level, later even on a level 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. It brought 100-140 hour per miles winds with it. The storm itself brought a lot of damage but there was a catastrophe after it as well because it brought flooding. Thousands of people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama had to leave their homes. Others had to climb on the rooftops to escape the water. A $100 billion damage was caused.

Especially New Orleans was hit very hard. 34,000 people had to be rescued. To help people offered food, boats and a place to rest.

Hurricane Katrina killed nearly 2000 people and left a destroyed place.

As one of the deadliest storms Hurricane Katrina was one of the five most destructive Hurricanes in the United States.

Who wants to know how a hurricane builds itself?
Then have a look at the animated guide.

As you can imagine such a hurricane causes a lot of damage.
The video will show you how much damage it really caused.

Click to watch the video.

Flight over New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

Have a look at the pictures. You can show and describe them to your classmates. What damage was caused?