1976 Pacific hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | June 3, 1976 |
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| Last storm dissipated | October 30, 1976 |
| Strongest storm | Annette - 925 mbar (27.32 inHg) – |
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| Total fatalities | 600+ |
| Total damage | $155 million (1976 USD) |
| seasons 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 |
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The 1976 Pacific hurricane season was a time when many powerful tropical cyclones formed in the Pacific Ocean. These storms are like giant spinning weather systems. Three storms were especially well-known this year: Hurricane Kathleen, Hurricane Liza, and Hurricane Madeline.
Hurricane Kathleen caused a lot of damage and flooding in parts of the United States. Hurricane Liza was the most dangerous storm of the season. It led to the loss of over 600 lives in Mexico. Hurricane Madeline was also very strong. It was one of the most intense Pacific hurricanes to hit land.
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Meet the Major Hurricanes of 1976
Hurricane Kathleen: A Costly Storm
Hurricane Kathleen was a very damaging storm. It mostly affected areas in Nevada, California, and Arizona. The storm caused a lot of money in damages. Sadly, seven people lost their lives because of Hurricane Kathleen.
Hurricane Liza: The Deadliest Storm
Hurricane Liza was an extremely dangerous storm. It caused more deaths than any other storm that year. In fact, it was the third deadliest Pacific hurricane ever recorded at that time. Only Hurricane Paul and another storm in Mexico caused more deaths. Over 600 people died because of Hurricane Liza.
Hurricane Madeline: A Powerful Landfall
Hurricane Madeline was the third major storm in a row to hit Mexico. This storm was also the strongest of the three. When it hit land, it was one of the most intense Pacific hurricanes ever recorded.
