2000 Pacific hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | May 22, 2000 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 8, 2000 |
| Strongest storm | Carlotta - 932 mbar, 135 knots – |
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| Total fatalities | 18 |
| Total damage | $14 million (2000 USD) |
| seasons 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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The 2000 Pacific hurricane season was a time when tropical cyclones formed in the Pacific Ocean. This season didn't have many very strong or damaging storms.
Some tropical storms named Miriam, Norman, and Rosa reached Mexico. They caused only small problems there. Hurricane Daniel briefly looked like it might hit Hawaii but it got weaker before it got close.
The strongest storm of the year was Hurricane Carlotta. It was also the second strongest hurricane ever recorded in June. Sadly, Carlotta caused a ship to sink, and 18 people lost their lives.
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What is a Hurricane Season?
A hurricane season is a period each year when most tropical storms and hurricanes form. In the Pacific Ocean, this season usually runs from May 15 to November 30. During this time, the ocean waters are warm enough to create these powerful storms.
How Do Hurricanes Form?
Hurricanes start as tropical depressions over warm ocean waters. They need warm, moist air to grow. As they get stronger, they become tropical storms, and then hurricanes. Hurricanes have very strong winds and heavy rain. They can cause a lot of damage when they reach land.
Key Storms of 2000
The 2000 Pacific hurricane season had 19 tropical storms. Out of these, 10 became hurricanes, and 2 of those became major hurricanes. A major hurricane has winds of at least 111 miles per hour (178 km/h).
Tropical Storms Miriam, Norman, and Rosa
These three storms were not very strong. They made landfall in different parts of Mexico. Their impacts were mostly minor, meaning they didn't cause a lot of damage or problems for people.
Hurricane Daniel
Hurricane Daniel was a strong storm that formed far out in the Pacific. For a short time, it looked like it might reach the U.S. state of Hawaii. However, as it moved closer to Hawaii, it started to lose its strength. This meant it was not a big threat to the islands.
Hurricane Carlotta: The Strongest Storm
Hurricane Carlotta was the most powerful storm of the 2000 season. It reached its peak strength with winds of 155 miles per hour (250 km/h). This made it a very dangerous Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Carlotta caused a ship to sink, which was a very sad event.
Images for kids
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Map showing the paths of storms during the 2000 Pacific hurricane season.
See also
In Spanish: Temporada de huracanes en el Pacífico de 2000 para niños
