The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (hmh story)

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What year did the Galveston Hurricane occur?

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1900

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In which city did the Galveston Hurricane take place?

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Galveston, Texas

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What does the word 'debris' mean?

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A piece of something that was broken apart or destroyed.

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What does the word 'perished' mean?

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Died.

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Where did scientists predict the storm would hit?

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The East Coast of the United States.

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What is a hurricane?

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A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is the significance of the Galveston Hurricane?

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It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history.

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What can cause a hurricane to form?

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Warm ocean water and atmospheric conditions.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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A scale used to measure the intensity of hurricanes.

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What is storm surge?

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An increase in sea level caused by a hurricane, leading to flooding.