Meaning and Definition of Hurricane Camille

Definition of Hurricane Camille


One of the most violent Atlantic cyclones of the year 1969, category 5

As we know the season of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean it is certainly virulent and over the centuries and each year leaves tremendous consequences both in terms of material damage as well as of victims who die in the middle of the shocks they produce, either that are affected with harsh consequences...
Meanwhile, there were three tropical cyclones attacked vigorously, including the US occupies in this review, Camille in 1969. Camille was a system of storms that was characterized by the circulation closed round a centre of low pressure accompanied by strong winds and lots of rain, condensation of hyper humid air is which triggers are those winds flying all that intersect.
It was the third in importance during that year, even also has the record of being one of which reached category five in the United States.

Strong impact on Mississippi

It lasted for about nine days in a row, between 14 and 22 August of the year 1969 and August 17 is when he plays shockingly at the mouth of the Mississippi River, generating tremendous damage that still remember to this day. The same day 14 is when the storm formed and immediately gives sample of its intensity. He then bordearía to Cuba and to go through the Gulf of Mexico increases its importance. When it touches the continent does with great pressure and storms they generated some impressive waves in metres.
Once in Mississippi developed with their large rains flood which are which mostly caused such colossal material and physical damage.
In addition to Mississippi affected Louisiana and Alabama, in the United States and also to the island of Cuba.
We don't have to get an idea of that violence that led more than give the figure of the winds, 305 km / h. There were almost 300 deaths and damage are calculated at 1.4 billion in those years.