Dark water rising by marian hale, the devastating galveston hurricane of 1900. Since the citys formal founding in 1839, galveston had weathered numerous tropical storms, all of which the city survived. Unfortunately for the people of galveston, they were unaware that a major hurricane and a massive storm surge were about to overwhelm their barrier island. How the galveston hurricane of 1900 became the deadliest u. The galveston hurricane of 1900 linkedin slideshare.
Dark water rising by marian hale, the devastating galveston. A short silentfilm style documentary on the devastating hurricane of 1900. Interested readers may download this file for personal, noncommercial use only. This is a gallery of images from the galveston hurricane of 1900. Every street was choked with ruins, while the sea, not contents with tearing away a great strip along the beach. A large part of the city of galveston, texas was reduced to rubble after being hit by a surprise hurricane sept. Galveston hurricane of 1900 path of the galveston hurricane of 1900, one of the deadliest natural disasters in u.
Typical names for the storm include the galveston hurricane of 1900, the great galveston hurricane, and, especially in older documents, the galveston flood. Carrying out bodies just removed from the wreckage getting a dead body from the ruins. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Mar 05, 2017 a short silentfilm style documentary on the devastating hurricane of 1900. The great galveston hurricane of 1900 2635 words 123. On september 8, 1900, a killer hurricane struck the texas coastal city of galveston. The 1900 storm galveston, texas 1900 galveston hurricane.
On september 8, 1900, hurricane winds estimated at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour ripped across the texas coastline of the gulf of mexico, killing more than 6,000 people and decimating the city of galveston. The hurricane remains the worst weatherrelated disaster in u. Galveston was cut off from the rest of the country. On the day before the hurricane struck, heavy swells were noticed in the gulf, and by the early morning of the 8th, coastal areas of galveston had. Before hurricane ike and hurricane harvey, a horrific storm made landfall in galveston on sept. With that being said we know that the great galveston hurricane of 1900 came from one of these disturbances. During the storm, water swept through sealevel streets. Sep 20, 2008 the galveston hurricane of 1900 it made landfall on the city of galveston, texas, on september 8, 1900. Sep 01, 2015 on september 8, 1900, galvestona lowelevation sand island just off texass gulf coastwas struck by a category 4 hurricane that decimated the island and killed thousands of people, making it the deadliest natural disaster in u. After it is corrected, we will invite you to download a newly polished copy and will.
Ppt 1900 hurricane at galveston, texas powerpoint presentation. Galveston hurricane of 1900 timeline created by bc375407. Precipitable water galveston hurricane 1900 dataset. See some of the photos taken during the aftermath of that natural disaster. Formed august 27, 1900 dissipated september 15, 1900 extratropical after september 11, 1900 highest winds 1minute sustained. Mar 19, 2020 a large part of the city of galveston, texas was reduced to rubble after being hit by a surprise hurricane sept. Galveston 1900 storm of the century the great from clarence ousleys, galveston in nineteen hundred from paul lesters, galveston disaster clines account of the hurricane s arrival. Orphans, nuns killed in 1900 texas storm memorialized cnn. The hurricane that finished off indianola in 1886 produced more discussions in galveston of building a seawall, but no action. One hundred years after the hurricane of 1900 devastated galveston, texas, it remains the most deadly natural disaster in united states history. Ppt galvestons hurricane history powerpoint presentation.
Alice wygant talked about the galveston county historical museum. Frankenfeld, forecast official of the weather bureau, gave an account of the west india hurricane that traveled through texas. This hurricane would become the greatest natural disaster, by number of deaths, in united states history. The highest points in the city when the hurricane hit ranged between seven and nine feet above sea level. Please see the links under article milestones below for its original nomination page for older articles, check the nomination archive and why it was removed 1900 galveston hurricane has been listed as one of the natural sciences good articles under the good article criteria. As terrible as harvey is, the galveston hurricane of 1900. S government established gulf quarantine on islands, such as chandeleur and others.
It was the worst hurricane to ever strike the united states mainland. It was a category 4 hurricane when it got near the texas coast. Students will view online newspapers and follow the permalinks embedded in each powerpoint slide to learn about the galveston hurricane of 1900 and its. Students will also use the hurricane and my report to guide their exploration, among others. On september 8, 1900, the port city of galveston in the u. Galveston hurricane of 1900 penobscot marine museum. The great galveston hurricane ppt video online download. In its aftermath, approximately 8,000 people 20% of the.
Had a population of 36,000 one of the wealthiest cities per capita income per person in the u. It had estimated winds of 5 miles per hour at landf slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Galvestons deadly hurricane of 1900 the mayor of galveston, texas, declared a state of emergency last night in anticipation of hurricane ritas landfall. The hurricane of 1900 made landfall on september 8, 1900, in the city of galveston, texas, in the united states.
It wasnt seths idea to move to the booming city of galveston on the. Civil engineers also raised galvestons elevation, the highest point of which before the. On september 8, 1900, however, the great galveston hurricane roared ashore, devastating the island with 140mph winds and a storm surge in excess of 15ft. Galveston was an important port city before the hurricane. Galveston hurricane of 1900 galveston hurricane of 1900 september 8, 1900 importance of galveston galveston was an important port city before the hurricane.
Please see the links under article milestones below for its original nomination page for older articles, check the nomination archive and why it was removed. Galveston hurricane 1900 this killer weather system was first detected over the tropical atlantic. Although many heeded the warnings of local weatherman dr. It was still a tropical storm when it moved to cuba on september 4. Galveston 1900 storm of the century the great from clarence ousleys, galveston in nineteen hundred from paul lesters, galveston disaster clines account of the hurricanes arrival. Ppt galveston hurricane of 1900 powerpoint presentation, free. More than 6,000 people were killed and 10,000 left homeless from the great. Civil engineers also raised galveston s elevation, the highest point of which before the storm was less than nine feet above sea level. Ppt galveston hurricane of 1900 powerpoint presentation. Fifteen hundred acres of the city had been swept clear of every habitation. It remains the deadliest natural disaster and the worst hurricane in u. The great galveston hurricane of 1900 2635 words 123 help me. The great galveston storm of 1900 remains most deadly. Galveston hurricane of 1900 timeline timetoast timelines.
She focused on the tragedy into triumph exhibit on the natural disasters that have struck the city, including the 1900 hurricane. On september 8, 1900, galvestona lowelevation sand island just off texass gulf coastwas struck by a category 4 hurricane that decimated the island and killed thousands of people, making it the deadliest natural disaster in u. As the sun set that evening, large swells were rising in the gulf, and clouds began to roll in from the north. The 1900 hurricane was a wakeup call that the weather bureau needed to have better communication channels if it wanted to keep people safe. The galveston hurricane of 1900 it made landfall on the city of. The galveston hurricane began developing about august 30, 1900 in the middle atlantic ocean. This is a good summary of the devastating hurricane in galveston tx of september 8, 1900. Students will view online newspapers and follow the permalinks embedded in each powerpoint slide to learn about the galveston hurricane of 1900 and its impact on surrounding areas. Home about book tour follow contact on september 8, 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in u. Apr 12, 2019 the 1900 hurricane was a wakeup call that the weather bureau needed to have better communication channels if it wanted to keep people safe. The storm was a category 4 hurricane that struck galveston, texas, on september 8, 1900, bringing winds of miles 210 km per hour and high tides that overwhelmed the lowlying coastal city, demolishing buildings and.
It is the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the united states and the third costliest hurricane ever to strike the nation. Nov 30, 2017 the great galveston storm came ashore the night of sept 8, 1900, with an estimated strength of a category 4. Instead, on september 8, 1900, his world exploded in the fury of a devastating hurricane. Make a powerpoint presentation on hurricane safety. Photos of the 1900 storm in galveston houston chronicle. The city of galveston was demolished when the hurricane struck on sept. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. Galveston hurricane 1900 luis perez quan vuong travis ola zachary zarse sources weems, john e. The galveston hurricane of 1900 it made landfall on the city of galveston, texas, on september 8, 1900. Ppt galveston hurricane of 1900 powerpoint presentation free to download id.
That storm killed about 8,000 americans and leveled what had been the largest city in texas. Sep 08, 2000 orphans, nuns killed in 1900 texas storm memorialized the sisters of charity, remembering the 90 children and 10 nuns who died in the galveston hurricane, place a wreath at the foot of a plaque. The first sign of the storm was noticed august 30, 1900, hear the windward islands, about latitude 15 degrees north, longitude 63 degrees west. The storm to end all storms on friday, september 7, galveston was issued a storm warning by the central office of the weather bureau now the national weather service. As terrible as harvey is, the galveston hurricane of 1900 was. Orphans, nuns killed in 1900 texas storm memorialized the sisters of charity, remembering the 90 children and 10 nuns who died in the galveston hurricane, place a.
However, warnings of danger were present even before the hurricane struck. Aug 27, 2017 the city of galveston was demolished when the hurricane struck on sept. At the time of the 1900 storm the highest point in the city of galveston was 8. Galvestons response to the hurricane of 1900 texas almanac. But, like katrina, it neednt have been as deadly as it was. Aug 15, 20 the hurricane occurred before the practice of assigning official code names to tropical storms was instituted, and thus it is commonly referred to under a variety of descriptive names. Story of the 1900 galveston hurricane hurricane series. For many, no words could ever be spoken again about the deadly hurricane that reshaped the gulf coast forever. Atlantic and moves westward using the trade winds, because of the two world wars we are able to trace every major hurricane that has hit the gulf from an african disturbance. A galveston daily news reporter in 1900 said the story of the sept. It had estimated winds of 145 miles per hour 233 kmh at landfall, making it a category 4 storm on the saffirsimpson hurricane scale.
Galveston and the great storm of 1900 storm warnings. The death count totaled over 9000 people and about 600o houses. It also provided valuable information on how unprepared the city was for the hurricane. This animation illustrates the hurricane that made landfall on galveston, texas on sep 8 1900. This noaa map depicts the direction of the great storm of 1900. It was the storm that hit galveston, texas, exactly 108 years and one week ago. The galveston hurricane made people realize you can.
Ppt galveston hurricane of 1900 powerpoint presentation free. Such a scene of desolation as met the eyes of the people of galveston when day dawned sunday, september 9, has rarely been witnessed on earth. As the storm hit the island city of galveston, texas, it was a category 4 hurricane, the secondstrongest designation on the. Unfortunately, it is published in about 6 or 7 point character type, so reading it is a challenge.
On september 89, 1900 saturday to sunday, a category 4 hurricane 140 mph winds struck the city of galveston, texas. The 1900 galveston hurricane in 21 photos of death and. Galveston hurricane of 1900 september 8, 1900 importance of galveston galveston was an important port city before the hurricane. Know more about the type, origin, damage caused, death toll and the effect of the 1900. Months after the hurricane, galveston started construction on a 17foothigh, 3milelong sea wall. On september 8, 1900, a category 4 hurricane ripped through galveston, texas, killing an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 people. The hurricane had brought with it a storm surge over 15. Galveston hurricane of 1900, hurricane tropical cyclone of september 1900, one of the deadliest natural disasters in u. It was the deadliest hurricane in us history, and the second costliest hurricane in u. This book really went into detail on the city before the storm, and that was unique. The great galveston storm came ashore the night of sept 8, 1900, with an estimated strength of a category 4. This fiercely resilient city emerged from the wreckage to embrace the creativity and innovation it would need to survive. Looking back at the 1900 hurricane that wiped out galveston. Nothing new here that you cant get a more complete version from other authors.