1992 Pacific hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | January 26, 1992 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 22, 1992 |
| Strongest storm | Tina - 932 mbar – |
| 27 (record) | |
| Total fatalities | 17 |
| Total damage | $2 billion (1992 USD) |
| seasons 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
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The 1992 Pacific hurricane season was a very busy time for storms in the Pacific Ocean. It was the most active season ever recorded! A total of 27 storms formed, with 10 of them becoming major hurricanes.
The most famous storm was Hurricane Iniki. It caused a lot of damage to the Hawaiian Islands. Other hurricanes like Lester, Virgil, Winifred, and Orlene also hit land. They caused some deaths but were not as destructive as Iniki. Hurricanes Darby and Tropical Storm Agatha brought heavy rains to Mexico. They caused damage even though they did not make landfall. Two other interesting storms were Hurricane Ekeka and Tropical Storm Hali. They formed very early in the year, in January and March.
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What Was the 1992 Pacific Hurricane Season?
A hurricane season is a period when many tropical storms form. The 1992 Pacific hurricane season was special because it had so many storms. It started on January 26, 1992, and ended on November 22, 1992. During this time, 27 tropical storms formed. This was a new record for the Pacific Ocean.
Record-Breaking Storms
Out of the 27 storms, 15 became hurricanes. Even more impressively, 10 of these hurricanes became "major" hurricanes. A major hurricane is a very strong storm with high winds. This number of major hurricanes was also a record for the Pacific. The strongest storm of the season was named Tina.
Hurricane Iniki: A Powerful Storm
Hurricane Iniki was the most well-known storm of 1992. It caused billions of dollars in damage. This hurricane hit the Hawaiian Islands very hard. It was a very powerful storm that affected many people.
Other Important Hurricanes
Several other hurricanes also made a big impact.
- Hurricane Lester hit land and caused some deaths.
- Hurricane Virgil also made landfall and led to fatalities.
- Hurricane Winifred was another storm that came ashore.
- Hurricane Orlene also made landfall. These storms were not as damaging as Iniki.
Storms That Brought Rain
Some storms caused problems without even hitting land directly.
- Hurricane Darby brought a lot of rain to Mexico.
- Tropical Storm Agatha also caused heavy rains and damage in Mexico.
These storms showed that even if a hurricane does not make landfall, it can still be dangerous.
Early Season Surprises
The 1992 season had some unusual early storms.
- Hurricane Ekeka formed in late January. This is very early for a hurricane.
- Tropical Storm Hali formed in March. This was also an early storm.
These early storms made the 1992 season even more unique.
See Also
- NHC 1992 Pacific hurricane season archive
