This business in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

This business in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Science Background

Hurricanes have winds of 119 kilometers (74 miles) or more per hour over a long period of time. When they occur in the Atlantic Ocean, they can affect the eastern United States. The winds turn around a central point, called the eye. The eye is the calmest part of a hurricane.

Hurricane Rita passed over the Gulf of Mexico in 2005.

Hurricane Rita passed over the Gulf of Mexico in 2005.

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