1975 Atlantic hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | June 27, 1975 |
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| Last storm dissipated | December 13, 1975 |
| Strongest storm | Gladys – 939 mbar (hPa) (27.74 inHg), 140 mph (220 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total depressions | 27 |
| Total storms | 9 |
| Hurricanes | 6 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 3 |
| Total fatalities | 80 |
| Total damage | $490 million (1975 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
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The 1975 Atlantic hurricane season was a period when tropical storms and hurricanes formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It officially began on June 1, 1975, and ended on November 30, 1975. However, some storms can form outside these dates, like Subtropical Storm Two, which lasted into December.
One of the most famous storms from this year was Hurricane Eloise. It caused a lot of damage, nearly $500 million, when it hit the Florida Panhandle.
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What is an Atlantic Hurricane Season?
An Atlantic hurricane season is a time each year when tropical cyclones are most likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean. These powerful storms include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes. They get stronger as they move over warm ocean waters.
In 1975, there were 27 tropical depressions. From these, 9 became named tropical storms, and 6 of those became hurricanes. Three of the hurricanes grew into major hurricanes, meaning they reached Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Named Storms of 1975
During the 1975 season, several storms grew strong enough to be given names. Naming storms helps people track them and talk about them more easily.
Here are the storms that received names:
- Tropical Storm Amy
- Hurricane Blanche
- Hurricane Caroline
- Hurricane Doris
- Hurricane Eloise
- Hurricane Faye
- Hurricane Gladys
- Tropical Storm Hallie
- Subtropical Storm Two
How Storms Get Their Names
Each year, a list of names is prepared for Atlantic tropical cyclones. When a tropical storm forms and its winds reach a certain speed, it gets the next name on the list. The names are used in alphabetical order.
Here are the names that were ready for the 1975 season. The names that were actually used are marked:
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Retired Storm Names
Sometimes, if a hurricane causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name is "retired." This means the name will never be used again for another Atlantic hurricane. This is done to prevent confusion and to respect the victims of the storm.
The name Eloise was retired after the 1975 season because of the significant damage it caused. You can find more about retired names on the List of retired Atlantic hurricane names page.
Related Information
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Tropical cyclones of the 1975 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Images for kids
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Hurricane Eloise in the Gulf of Mexico on September 22
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Tropical Depression Ten over the Gulf of Mexico on September 7, 1975
See also
In Spanish: Temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico de 1975 para niños
