Hurricane Wilma

Hurricanes Hurricanes are monstrous, large, swirling storms, with huge and strong winds. They are one of nature’s most deadly beauties, which that can blow up to 252 km pr hour(157 mph or more) which is similar to the speed of some high-speed trains. The storms form over warm ocean waters while also able to strike land. When the hurricane reaches land, it will push a wall of water ashore. That water is called a storm surge, and along with the rain, the hurricane can also cause some deadly…

boom in the 1920’s, the economy steeply declined as the decade came to an end. Multiple natural disasters hit south Florida and caused tourism and population to go downhill. A hurricane near Miami and Fort Lauderdale damaged the community and wrecked the Overseas Railroad that connected Miami to Key West. A second hurricane flooded the Palm Beach area, which caused Lake Okeechobee to flood. Two thousand people living or staying in nearby communities were drowned. Disaster struck again as…

I. Summary This paper aims to address the topic of beach erosion. I will start with some background on the topic about what beach erosion is, why it is a potential hazard, and where its effects are being seen today. I will then get into how erosion specifically effects beaches, and delve into the various causes of beach erosion such as rising sea levels, tidal patterns, and human development. After that I am going to discuss how erosion effects the land. More specifically on how it effects the…

Destructive Tornadoes Of all natural disasters, tornadoes may be the most deadly. Death and destruction may follow such a storm. Even though tornadoes are one of the most deadly storms, they are formed in an interesting way.These storms might be deadly, but there are ways to be safe from these storms that cause major destruction. Tornadoes can come out of nowhere at any time, but if you are prepared, you will be safe. First, tornadoes are storms that are most common in spring…

life to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others voluntary! Our world is changing, living people more and more vulnerable to the consequences of conflicts between countries or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, or hurricanes. The earthquake of 12 January 2010 in Haiti is an example of such a disaster. It caused devastation in the cities of Port-au-Prince, Leogane, and Grassier. The earthquake caused considerable damage which has been estimated at $7804 million,…

Outcome: Although, Search and Rescue teams were dispatched immediately, there was no place to put survivors. The Superdome was the designated shelter during the hurricane. Yet, emergency management officials intended to utilize the Superdome only during the hurricane; it filled up quickly once flood victims were added. Because flooding was not planned for, the Superdome lacked a steady supply of essential resources (e.g. food, water, toilet paper, and baby supplies). Once the Superdome was full,…

SUBJECT: Hurricane Katrina: Failing to Plan led to Plan to Fail 1. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide major lessons learned concerning Hurricane Katrina’s response efforts. 2. Importance of the Issue: The lessons learned are important because Hurricane Katrina was not the first hurricane to threatened New Orleans and will not be the last. Given the well-known risk that New Orleans’ topography poses to its citizens, these lessons need to be incorporated into future plans in order…

We've always known the horrific damage earthquakes can cause. The 1906 earthquake in San Francisco is famously known for destroying much of the city and causing the death of many people. Similarly and more recently the 2010 Haiti Earthquake was a reminder of the awe-inspiring damage natural disasters like earthquakes can do. The 2010 Haiti Earthquake is also an excellent reminder of what kind of harm earthquakes can do if the community effect is ill prepared. This may be a very important…

Hurricanes are one of the most damaging and devastating storms that begins over warm ocean waters. The high winds and surges causes a lot of damage in the cities throughout the lands affected. Sympathy is usually the feeling that people have towards others that have lost their lives and homes. On the other hand, individuals would have empathy because they understand the feelings of those that are afflicted by the destruction of the weather. When counselors has sessions with their clients about…

For my essay, I am going to write about tornadoes. My question is how do storm chasers measure the speed of a tornado? The first topic I will be telling you about is the F scale. Did you know the person who invented the F scale went to the University of Chicago. The second topic is about tornadoes and about 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year. My final topic is over storm chasers. I learned that storm chasers park southeast of the tornado because usually it is the safest place to park. There…