1. HURRICANES
Done By: Suneta and Sangeeta Samuel
Caribbean Studies

2. WHAT IS A HURRICANE?
 A Hurricane is an intense tropical storm with a
central low-pressure area which carries high, gusty
winds exceeding 117km/hr. Thunder, lightning, dark
clouds and heavy rainfall are common features of a
hurricane.
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3. FORMATION OF HURRICANES
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5. NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF A HURRICANE
 Disruptions of settlement- flooding, damaged
infrastructure, roofs etc.
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7.  Loss of lives by drowning as well as by missiles
blown by wind.
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8.  Pollution and water contamination.
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9.  Disruption in communication military lines,
landslides, inundated roads
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11.  Social displacement: person have to seek shelter in
schools and churches, schools sometimes have to
close.
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12.  Destabilize the economy through destruction of
crops and farmlands in general, especially crops
susceptible to strong winds such as bananas and
other fruits, flooding of fields caused crops to rot,
destruction of poultry, industry sugar cane, food
shortage.
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13. POSITIVE IMPACT OF A HURRICANE
 Replenishes aquifer: breaks drought, increases
domestic water supply
 Region receives foreign exchange through increase
remittances, donations towards reconstruction
 Forces adherence to proper building code
 Promote neighbourliness, unity and brotherhood as
members of the community/society assist each
other in recovery efforts and reconstruction
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14.  Generates employment in construction industry as
buildings have to be replaced and general
reconstruction
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15. Thank You for your time and
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