Galveston hurricane of 1900

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Hurricane
gptkbp:aftermath led to the establishment of the U. S. Weather Bureau
gptkbp:casualties many residents of Galveston
gptkbp:category Category 4 hurricane
gptkbp:climate_impact discussions on climate change and hurricanes
long-term impact on the local economy
gptkbp:community_feedback community efforts to rebuild after the disaster
gptkbp:community_involvement community resilience efforts post-hurricane
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:damage $600 million (1900 USD)
gptkbp:date September 8, 1900
gptkbp:death estimated 8,000
gptkbp:duration approximately 24 hours
gptkbp:economic_development influenced urban planning in coastal cities
gptkbp:emergency_exits many residents evacuated prior to landfall
gptkbp:emergency_services disaster relief efforts initiated
led to improved hurricane preparedness measures
emphasis on disaster preparedness in schools
development of emergency management protocols
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:Hurricane
15 feet
gptkbp:government_response federal aid was provided
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensive documentation of the event
gptkbp:historical_impact changed the landscape of Galveston
gptkbp:historical_records detailed records kept by meteorologists
gptkbp:historical_significance deadliest natural disaster in U. S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galveston hurricane of 1900
gptkbp:hurricane_education educational programs on hurricane safety established
gptkbp:hurricane_name Galveston hurricane
gptkbp:hurricane_survivors stories of survivors documented
gptkbp:is_affected_by Texas Gulf Coast
gptkbp:legacy influenced hurricane preparedness policies
gptkbp:local_economy significant population decline in Galveston
gptkbp:location gptkb:Galveston,_Texas
gptkbp:max_speed 145 mph
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage in newspapers
gptkbp:memorials memorials established to honor victims
memorials dedicated to the victims established
gptkbp:population_statistics population decreased significantly post-hurricane
gptkbp:public_awareness increased public awareness of hurricane risks
gptkbp:research studied for its meteorological significance
subject of numerous studies and documentaries
gptkbp:responds_to construction of a seawall
raising the elevation of the city
gptkbp:safety_measures Category 4
Atlantic hurricane season 1900
one of the most deadly hurricanes recorded
ongoing research into hurricane patterns
improved forecasting techniques developed afterward
gptkbp:survivors few survivors reported the event
gptkbp:track tracked through the Gulf of Mexico
gptkbp:type_of_insurance large number of insurance claims filed
gptkbp:weather_conditions intense rainfall
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Great_Storm_of_1900
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6