Galveston Hurricane of 1900

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hurricane
gptkbp:aftermath rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:casualties 8,000 to 12,000
firsthand testimonies
gptkbp:category natural disaster
gptkbp:celebrates annual remembrance events
gptkbp:climate Category 4
tropical cyclone
case study for climate research
relevance to modern storms
gptkbp:community spread of disease post-hurricane
gptkbp:community_engagement increased community involvement
gptkbp:community_impact mass casualties
gptkbp:community_involvement lessons learned
gptkbp:construction_cost $600 million (in 1900 dollars)
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date September 8, 1900
gptkbp:emergencyServices influenced future planning
influenced training programs
poorly organized
gptkbp:environmental_impact long-term economic recovery
gptkbp:feedback volunteer efforts
gptkbp:governs federal aid
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of many studies
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:deadliest_hurricane_in_U.S._history
remains_a_pivotal_event_in_U.S._history
gptkbp:historicalEvent major turning point for hurricane preparedness
gptkbp:historicalRecords detailed accounts exist
gptkbp:historicalSignificance extensive documentation available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galveston Hurricane of 1900
gptkbp:impact destruction of buildings
emergency management policies
gptkbp:insuranceAccepted significant increase
gptkbp:legacy increased awareness of hurricane risks
gptkbp:location gptkb:Galveston,_Texas
gptkbp:maximum_speed 145 mph
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event memorials and anniversaries
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Isaac_Cline
gptkbp:previousWinners Tropical Storm 8 (1900)
gptkbp:research ongoing studies
hurricane forecasting improvements
gptkbp:respondsTo construction of a seawall
elevation of the city
gptkbp:river 15 feet
gptkbp:scientificName led to naming conventions
gptkbp:succeededBy hurricane season 1900
gptkbp:surrounding_area Texas_Gulf_Coast
gptkbp:technology improved meteorological tools
gptkbp:youth_development changes in coastal development