Hurricanes are gigantic, swirling storms formed over ocean waters.Hurricanes mostly form near the equator where the ocean water is warm. The heat transfer from water to wind creates tension in the air, making space for giant tropical storms.They produce winds with a speed of around 74 mph (119.09 kph). These deadly hurricanes possess the capacity to destroy homes, buildings, and trees and wreak havoc. The two most important ingredients needed for tropical hurricanes are warm ocean water and gusty winds.The surface temperature of ocean water must typically be 78.8 F (26 C) and anything more than that can cause the ocean to warm and hence creating large natural chaos wreaking tornados. Hurricanes can be anything from mild inconvenience to hellish nightmares.The season of hurricanes in the north Atlantic ocean and the Gulf of Mexico is considered to be from June to November each year. In the hurricane season, according to the hurricane strength and tropical activity around the gulf coast and Atlantic basin, even the minimal hurricane and the strongest hurricane created by the tropical depressions are named.They are also called tropical cyclones. Tropical cyclones are rapidly rotating storms originating over tropical oceans from where it draws the energy to develop. Such a major hurricane usually hits the power lines and creates a massive power shortage.A major hurricane in the tropical wave can cause devastating to catastrophic wind damage and significant loss of life simply due to the strength of their winds. An example of a tropical storm can be the tropical storm, Chris.America is known to harbor one of the world’s most dangerous hurricanes. The reason is, the El Nino weather phenomenon creates warm temperatures in the Pacific ocean, pushing the strong winds into the Atlantic ocean. This prevents hurricanes; however, a reverse phenomenon creates La Nina, known to produce the deadliest storms.NASA is researching the formations of these hurricanes and the process of accurately predicting their movements using their technology and employing their astronauts on the international space station. The 2000 cyclone and hurricane season is one of the most recent natural hurricane phenomena. It is said to have produced the three most dangerous tropical hurricanes, especially being active in central America. About 120 hurricanes have had landfall in Florida making it the most hurricane-hit city.After reading about the 2000 hurricane season, also check the 1992 hurricanes and the 1985 earthquake in Mexico.How many hurricanes were there in 2000?America in the year 2000 witnessed extensive hurricanes and storms all over regions of America. The hurricane season started around June 1, lasting till November 3o. The year 2000 of tropical depression produced at least 19 tropical cyclones, mostly 15 out these became tropical storms or subtropical storms and eight became hurricanes.Out of the eight, three became major hurricanes: Albert, Isaac, and Kieth. There were four depressions which were nothing major. These hurricanes affected some parts of Central America.The two deadliest storms to wreak havoc, in terms of loss of life and damage were hurricane Gordon and hurricane Keith. 77 people are reported to have lost their lives because of hurricane Keith. The damage in the United States was estimated at $1.2 billion. Hurricane Leslie caused the death of two people.The 2000 Atlantic hurricane season affected central America as well as Puerto Rico, Florida, New Orleans, and Belize.What are their names?Many storms attacked America in the 2000 season. Read on to know their names.The names of 2000 season hurricanes are hurricane Alberto, tropical depression one, tropical depression two, tropical Beryl, hurricane Debby, tropical storm Ernesto, hurricane Florence, hurricane Gordon, tropical depression nine, tropical storm Helene, tropical storm Chris, hurricane Isaac, hurricane Joyce, hurricane Keith, tropical storm Leslie, Hurricane Michael, tropical storm Nadine and unnamed subtropical storm.Hurricane Gordon and hurricane Kieth were the most destructive and relatively causing the most damage to the United States, in terms of buildings, power, and land. There was more than $300 million worth of damage and 40 fatalities mostly in Belize, due to hurricane Keith. Hurricane Gordon and tropical storm Helene also caused moderate damages in the southeastern United States, mainly in Florida. Hurricane Florence caused minor damages as well. Tropical storm Beryl caused some damages in Mexico and hurricane Debby resulted in losses of less than $1 million each.Which places were the worst affected in 2000?Most of the hurricanes were active in the central part of America, causing some major significant damages. Belize, New Orleans, Florida, Puerto Rico, Gulf of Mexico were the affected areas. The total hyperactive season produced 19 tropical depressions, 15 storms, eight hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.Florida is always most affected by cyclones, hurricanes, storms, mainly because it is located around the coastal region. The La Nina phenomenon, which occurs around June to November every year, creates tropical storms that contain the capacity to devour an entire population.How many people died in 2000 due to hurricanes?The death toll of the hurricane 2000 season was around 105 and the total damage was valued at around $ 1.2 billion.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, hurricane Gordon and hurricane Keith are responsible for causing loss of life and enough damage. The recorded deaths due to Atlantic storms were around 105 in the year 2000. The strongest storm that wreaked great havoc was Keith. But the Galveston hurricane in 1900 still remains one of the strongest hurricanes in US history.Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly facts for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 2000 Hurricane Season: Shocking Facts About America’s Worst Year then why not take a look at the 1972 Iran blizzard or 1900 Galveston hurricane facts.
Hurricanes are gigantic, swirling storms formed over ocean waters.
