References
The references we used to create our blog were… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991._bangladesh_cyclone, www.bangladeshcyclonerelief.blogspot.org, and http:/wiki.answers.com
May 4, 2008
Were any animals harmed?
Many animals were harmed during the Bangladesh cyclone. Many dead carcacus were found in pools. A lot of fish died during the storm. There was estimated about 1600 animals that died in the bangladesh cyclone.
May 1, 2008
How was the Bangladesh Cyclone caused?
The Bangladesh cyclone was caused by different forces in the society, also by atmosperic disturbence.
Interesting Facts
Interesting facts: some interesting facts are…the highest winds from the storm were 260 km/h (minute sustained), and the lowest winds were 898hPa
Who provided relief?
A lot of people gave relief for the people who lost their homes and family members. One relief is called the www.bangladeshcyclonerelief.blogspot.org It helps give back and to support the people who was hurt and a victim of the Bangladesh Cyclone. About 1million homes were destroyed, leaving almost 10 million people without a home.
How did it affect people?
Cyclones affected people in many ways, some of them are…There was less income from general economic turn down and exports,there were not as many tourists,a lot of businesses closed down and many people were unemployed, there were many losses and lives, and people lost their homes and had financial problems.
April 30, 2008
The damage of the Bangladesh cyclone
The cost of the damage was estimated to about 1.5 billion dollars. The high winds and storm surge destroyed the coastline. It destroyed the Karnaphuli River in Pantenga. The Bangladesh cyclone pulled up 100 tons of crane from the Port of Chittaogong.
Where did the Bangladesh cyclone originate?
The Bangladesh cyclone originated in the Indian Ocean, and reached the bay of Bengal.
April 29, 2008
What is a Cyclone?
A cyclone is another word for a storm system. It produces strong winds and heavy rains. It damaged almost everything and everyone in sight. The winds, and rains were so strong that it was a catogory 5 storm.
Bangladesh Cyclone
The Bangladesh cyclone took place in the night of April 29 1991, and it was one of the deadliest tropical cyclones on record. It struck the Chittagong district of southeastern Bangladesh with winds that were about 250 km/h. It killed at least 138,000 people.
