Hurricane Katrina Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
When was Hurricane katrina?
A
2005
2
Q
Why was Hurricane katrina significant for American history?
A
Costliest disaster in the USA
$150Bn
3
Q
How strong were the winds for Hurricane katrina?
A
200km/h
4
Q
What were the effects of Hurricane katrina in louisiana?
A
80% towns flooded
5
Q
What were the effects of Hurricane katrina on mississippi?
A
90% coastal areas flooded
6
Q
What was the political impact of Hurricane katrina?
A
Racial tensions intensified
7
Q
How bad was the storm surge of Hurricane katrina?
A
Covered 217sq mi
8
Q
How many oil platforms were destroyed by Hurricane katrina?
A
30
9
Q
How much land was effected by Hurricane katrina?
A
1.3 million acres
10
Q
How many deaths did Hurricane katrina cause?
A
At least 1800
11
Q
What were the impacts of Hurricane katrina in florida?
A
100,000 homes without power
