1977 Atlantic hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | August 29, 1977 |
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| Last storm dissipated | October 19, 1977 |
| Strongest storm | Anita – 926 mbar (hPa) (27.36 inHg), 175 mph (280 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total storms | 6 |
| Hurricanes | 5 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 1 |
| Total fatalities | 10 |
| Total damage | $10 million (1977 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 |
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The 1977 Atlantic hurricane season was a period when tropical storms and hurricanes formed in the Atlantic Ocean. This season officially started on June 1, 1977, and ended on November 30, 1977. These dates are chosen because most storms happen during this time.
However, the first storm in 1977 didn't form until August 29. This was a very late start for a hurricane season. Overall, it was a quiet season, with only six named storms. The most powerful storm was Hurricane Anita, which became very strong.
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What Storms Formed in 1977?
During the 1977 Atlantic hurricane season, six storms were strong enough to be given names. Five of these became hurricanes, which are very powerful storms. Only one storm remained a tropical storm.
Here are the names of the storms from this season:
- Hurricane Anita
- Hurricane Babe
- Hurricane Clara
- Hurricane Dorothy
- Hurricane Evelyn
- Tropical Storm Frieda
How Are Storms Named?
Tropical storms and hurricanes are given names to make them easier to track and talk about. The names are chosen from a list that repeats every six years. If a storm causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name might be "retired." This means the name will not be used again for future storms.
The names used for storms in 1977 were:
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The names marked with "unused" were on the list but were not needed because not enough storms formed that year.
Why Was the Name Anita Retired?
The name Anita was retired in the spring of 1980. This happened because Hurricane Anita was a very strong and memorable storm. When a name is retired, it is removed from the list to avoid using it again. This helps people remember the impact of that specific storm.
Because the naming system changed in 1979 to include male names, Anita was not directly replaced by another name.
Learn More About Hurricanes
If you want to learn more about hurricanes and other storm seasons, check out these pages:
- List of Atlantic hurricanes
- List of Atlantic hurricane seasons
- 1977 Pacific hurricane season
- 1977 Pacific typhoon season
- 1977 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
- Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone seasons: 1976–77, 1977–78
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In Spanish: Temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico de 1977 para niños
