The Deadliest Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 1492-1996

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Tropical Cyclone Terminology
3. Casualty Information
4. Storm Lists and Statistics
5. Conclusions
6. Acknowledgements and References
7. Appendix 1: Cyclones with 25+ deaths
8. Appendix 2: Cyclones that may have 25+ deaths
9. Notes to the Appendices
10. References to the Appendices

6. Conclusions

Ms. Sally Haff and Mr. Robert Britter helped identify many of the reference materials used in this study. Mr. Brian Jarvinen of the NHC Storm Surge Group provided information about storm surge.

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