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myNotes In August 1992, Hurricane Andrew caused massive
destruction in southern Florida. Hundreds of thousands
of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.

Storm Surges

19 Even though a hurricane’s winds are dangerous, people are more likely to die
from a storm surge. The winds of the storm push ocean waters toward the
shore, forming a huge wave. The low air pressure also lifts the water, raising
the level even higher. These forces combine with the normal ocean tides,
forming a huge wall of water. Many hurricanes have produced storm surges
more than 20 feet high.

20 The surging water smashes into buildings and washes out roads. The
storm surge may also wash away beaches and remove the soil around the
foundations of houses.

foundations Foundations are the base pieces houses and buildings are built upon.

It’s a Fact!
Hurricane Camille, which hit the Mississippi and Alabama coasts in
August 1969, had the most powerful hurricane winds over land in
United States history. They blew more than 190 miles per hour.

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