Hurricanes

Hurricanes are the Atlantic Ocean's deadliest storms. They bring rain, dangerous winds, and coastal flooding.

When a hurricane hits land it seems like a solid mass of wind and water.

Stories

Almost everyone who has been in a hurricane has a story to tell. CLICK on the growing list of names below to see some stories that we've gathered so far.

 

Shelton Park Elementary, Virginia Beach, VA

Chucha Barber, Homestead, FL, USA, age 39

Tina Calandrino, Kendall, FL, USA, age 33

Mary Douthit Conrad, Lemon City, FL, USA

Nancy Hageman

Teresa Huddy, Indonesia

Verbal Kint

Jane Moore, Evanston, IL, USA

Ted Myers, Coconut Grove, FL, USA, age 25

Ramón Rodríguez, Dominican Republic, age 31

Phil Shapiro

Sandy Sledge, Spokane, WA

 

The Miami Centennial Quilt, including some hurricane tiles

Have you ever been in a hurricane?

CLICK on the mail button at left. Then, tell us your story by TYPING it, and then CLICKING on the send button. The Miami Museum of Science will choose several stories to share on this page.

Healing Quilt	Hurricane Menu	Museum Menu

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