Hurricane Maria - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society

Hurricane Maria, originating as a tropical wave off Africa, rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, causing catastrophic damage in the Caribbean in 2017. It was the strongest hurricane to hit Dominica and severely impacted Puerto Rico, leading to widespread destruction, power outages, and a humanitarian crisis. The storm caused over $90 billion in damage, with thousands displaced and significant loss of life. Recovery efforts were extensive, marking one of the largest disaster relief missions in U.S. history.

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