USGS Science Topics: Katrina

Katrina

Hurricane of 2005 causing massive damage in and around the city of New Orleans, Louisiana

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Severe cyclones, or revolving storms, originating over the equatorial regions of the earth, accompanied by torrential rain, lightning, and winds with a speed greater than 74 miles per hour.

Storm surge(attribute)

Coastal high water level caused by wind from storms.

Louisiana(location)

state

Mississippi(location)

state