10 Worst Hurricanes in United States History
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VIVA – Hurricane is one the natural disasters that are dangerous for people. In Indonesia, the hurricane is known as Typhoons. Hurricanes can cause severe damage and loss of life.
A hurricane is an air disturbance that occurs in the atmosphere. Hurricanes are characterized by strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain. A hurricane occurs when the center of the area of ??minimum pressure expands and is surrounded by an air of maximum pressure. The combination of these two opposing forces can give rise to winds and storm clouds.
Every year in the United States, it is estimated that several major hurricanes will cause major damage. Here's a list of the worst hurricanes according to United States history based on wind, damage, and human casualties.
1. Hurricane of Galveston (1900)
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Hurricane Galveston in 1900 was the deadliest hurricane in United States history. An estimated 8,000 people died, widely caused by storm surges exceeding 12 feet along the coastline.
Out of a population of 38,000, 10,000 were homeless. But the hurricane of 1900 did not affect human life but impacted Galveston's economy. When many investors withdrew from development projects in favor of Houston.
Then, three engineers devised a plan to change the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico around Galveston Island by raising it 17 feet more than 10 miles to prevent another catastrophic flood.
2. Hurricane of Miami (1926)
The Great Hurricane of 1926 affected most of south Florida, but especially the Miami area. With the lack of modern technology, storm reporting relies on ship traffic, which has several drawbacks.
The storm formed on September 11. However, no ships have passed by until September 15, which is currently set into the forecast category 4.
High death tolls and destroyed buildings were reported after storm surges broke embankments on Lake Okeechobee, causing hundreds of people to drown. Overall, $100 million worth of damage was recorded, making it one of the most expensive hurricanes to occur in the US.
