This WEBSITE from the BBC has lots of wonderful information about this Case Study. In particular you should look at this FORMATION of a hurricane link as you will be expected to know this in detail.
You will also need to know the following about the hurricane itself:
Formed: August 23rd, 2005
Highest Winds: 175mph
Fatalities: 1, 836
Damage: $300billion
Areas Affected: Bahamas, South Florida, Cuba, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida,
Most Affected City: New Orleans 29th August 2005
We now need to know about the IMPACTS of the hurricane, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC and ENVIRONMENTAL. These two powerpoints will help you to learn these important facts. Remember that the impact of this hurricane was made worse by the fact the New Orleans is below sea level and the storm surge from the category 5 storm caused the levees to collapse and this meant 80% of the city was flooded. If the powerpoints are not shown as embedded, as they are LARGE files, click on the links to view them. They can be downloaded and save if you choose!
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Hard Times for 'the Big Easy'
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