Hurricane Katrina Impact and Facts

Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, causing massive destruction, especially in New Orleans and Mississippi. The storm surge reached up to 28 feet, devastating communities and leaving thousands homeless. The University of Southern Mississippi's campus was severely damaged. A 500-year-old live oak tree survived the storm due to its natural structure. Barrier Islands, including Ship Island, played a role in the region's history but could not prevent the storm's impact. The area continues to recover from the devastation.

What natural disaster struck the Gulf Coast on August 29th, 2005?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Harvey

• Hurricane Andrew

• Hurricane Sandy

What was the primary cause of flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

• Heavy rainfall

• Dam failure

• Levee breach

• Tsunami

How many people were estimated to have died as a result of Hurricane Katrina?

• Over 500

• Over 1,800

• Over 2,500

• Over 3,000

What was the height of the storm surge in Gulfport, Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina?

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

• 15 feet

• 28 feet

Which university's campus was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina's storm surge?

• University of Mississippi

• Jackson State University

• University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast

• Mississippi State University

What was the fate of the historic buildings on the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast campus?

• They were severely damaged and remain unrestored

• They were quickly rebuilt

• They were left undamaged

• They were completely destroyed

What is unique about the 500-year-old live oak tree mentioned in the video?

• It is the tallest tree in Mississippi

• It was cut down during Hurricane Katrina

• It has survived every storm on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

• It was planted by modern civilization

What role did Ship Island play during the Civil War?

• A vacation spot

• A staging area for Union troops

• A plantation site

• A naval base

What is the current status of Ship Island?

• An abandoned island

• A protected area as part of Gulf Islands National Seashore

• A private resort

• A commercial port

What is the main reason larger barrier islands could not protect the mainland from Katrina?

• They were not in the path of the storm

• They were shrinking and less effective

• They were too far away

• They were destroyed before the storm