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What year did the event happen?
1900s
What kind of Disaster is Galveston Hurricane?
Atmospheric Disaster
How many people became homeless because of the event?
More than 38,000 people.
Who did the municipal government appoint to come up with a project?
3 Engineers
Where did the hurricane end up?
The Gulf of Mexico
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 was a naturally occurring hazard caused by...
Weather and Climate
What was the estimate of deaths caused by the disaster?
8000-12000 people
How many miles did the seawall stand?
3 Miles
Where was the hurricane detected
In the Tropical Atlantic
Why is the Galveston Hurricane considered a Disaster?
Because it took lives and destroyed vital infrastructure
How many buildings of multiple use were demolished?
7000 buildings of multiple uses were demolished.
Where did the government get the money to pay for the project?
Investors
Where did the name Galveston come from?
Galveston, Texas
Atmospheric Disaster is formed by...
weather patterns and climate
What other place other than Galveston, Texas did the hurricane hit?
Cuba
How much money did the project cost?
$3.5 Million