Hurricane Karl (2010) facts for kids
| Category 3 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Hurricane Karl viewed from the Terra satellite.
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| Formed | September 14, 2010 |
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| Dissipated | September 18, 2010 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 125 mph (205 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 956 mbar (hPa); 28.23 inHg |
| Fatalities | 22 total |
| Damage | $5.6 billion (2010 USD) |
| Areas affected | Belize, Yucatán Peninsula, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Part of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Karl was a very strong storm that happened during the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the fifth and final major hurricane of that year. Karl caused a lot of damage, especially in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It became the most damaging hurricane ever to hit that area.
Sadly, 22 people lost their lives because of the storm, mostly in Veracruz. The total cost of the damage was about $5.6 billion US dollars. Even with all this destruction, the name "Karl" was still used for future storms.
Karl's Journey
Hurricane Karl started forming on September 14, 2010. It quickly grew stronger as it moved across the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. By September 16, Karl had become a major hurricane. This means it had very strong winds, reaching speeds of 110 miles per hour.
The storm moved towards the coast of Mexico. It first made landfall in the Yucatán Peninsula as a tropical storm. After that, it moved into the Bay of Campeche and became much stronger.
Impact and Damage
Hurricane Karl caused a lot of problems when it hit land. The storm brought very heavy rain and strong winds. This led to widespread flooding and damage to buildings.
The state of Veracruz in Mexico was hit the hardest. Many homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Roads were also flooded, making it hard for people to travel. The total cost of the damage was estimated to be around $5.6 billion. This made Hurricane Karl the most damaging hurricane ever to hit Veracruz.
Images for kids
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Hurricane Karl rapidly intensifying in the Bay of Campeche on September 16
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Tropical Storm Karl moving ashore in the Yucatán Peninsula on September 15
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Storm total rainfall from Karl in Mexico
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Flooding from the storm in Veracruz
See also
In Spanish: Huracán Karl para niños
