NATURAL DISASTERS Orlando Bautista Neria English 6th “A” What are natural disasters? Natural disasters are extreme and sudden events caused by environmental factors that injure people and damage property, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, windstorms, floods, etc. HURRICANE 🌪 What is it? A hurricane is a natural disaster that is represented by a tropical cyclone with strong winds. Characteristics Hurricanes are characterized by heavy rains and long-term thunderstorms. What causes it? They are formed by the accumulation of electrical storms that move over warm ocean waters. How many types are there? Hurricanes are not classified by type, but by categories according to their intensity and strength The 3 most devastating hurricanes in the World Hurricane Wilma 2005 Yucatan, Cuba, South Florida and Haiti Hurricane Katrina 2005 Gulf of Mexico, Cuba and some USA such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Hurricane Maria 2017 Dominican Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Thanks!
