HURRICANES
Using information gathered from USGS, I calculated the extent of damage using the elevation of the land as well as the height of the waves from the storm. Due to the vast amount of river systems in this area, water flowed further into the southern coast of Louisiana, causing far more damage than was expected; especially after the levee systems failed.
This image displays the areas that were affected in August of 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. Using data retrieved by the USGS, I digitized various land types based on the elevation in the area. The wetlands is symbolized by the color green. Barren lands is symbolized by the color brown and agricultural lands is symbolized by the color orange. These areas were greatly affected from the storm.
Using information gathered from USGS, this image displays the various types of infrastructure and locations that were damaged and, or, affected due to Hurricane Katrina. After inputting calculations, it was apparent that the most affected locations were churches, hospitals, as well as Interstate 90. Due to the extent of damage in this area, it was difficult for responders to reach the injured.
This image displays the type of land that was affected by Hurricane Wilma. After inputting information gathered by the USGS, the number one affected land was developed land, meaning businesses, residential zones, restaurants, hospitals, highways, churches, schools, etc; this area is represented by the color red. The other areas include Wetlands (pink), Scrub Grass (light purple), Not Flooded (forest green), as well as Baren (neon green). Also show are two locations that were not affected by the storm; one church and one school house.
Using data gathered from USGS, I calculated the levels to which the water would rise in the Key West Islands. Based on this image, it is apparent that over 50% of the island is directly at sea level; the rest of the island is no more than 3.75405 meters above sea level.