1959 Mexico hurricane facts for kids
The 1959 Mexico hurricane was one of only two Category 5 Eastern Pacific hurricanes to make landfall in Mexico. It was first observed south of Mexico on October 23. The storm intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on October 25 and a Category 4 the following day. The storm later turned toward the northeast and intensified to Category 5 level. It made landfall near Manzanillo, Mexico.
The hurricane caused at least $280 million in damage. More than 1,800 people lost their lives.
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In Spanish: Huracán de México de 1959 para niños
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