Using complete sentences, describe the damages caused by Hurricane Mitch in 1998. How did Latin Americans respond to this disaster? What other common natural disasters affect people living in Latin America?

The damages caused by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 was too great, economically, and in loss of life.

Explanation:

The Hurricane Mitch was formed on October 22nd,1998 and was dissipated on November 9, 1998. It devastated mostly Central America, mostly Honduras and Nicaragua, its paths also crossed Jamaica,United Kingdom, Yucatan Peninsula, South Florida and Ireland.

The storm started as a minor storm before accelerating to a Category Five hurricane.

Honduras was the most affected by the hurricane as it destroyed over 35,000 houses and left about 1.5million homeless. It claimed over 5,000 lives in Honduras and destroyed their agricultural and transportation infrastructure, leaving the country seriously depleted economically. Honduras suffered a total loss of about $3.8 billion in damages.

Latin America responded to this crises in different ways, Honduras declared a curfew for 15 days because of disease outbreaks and scarcity of water and food. Other countries of the world donated relief materials and money in excess of $6 billion. Homes in Central America were rebuilt on stronger foundations to withstand future hurricanes.

Other common natural disasters that affected people living in Latin America were extreme rainfall, which caused flooding and mudslides that covered villages and towns.

Other common natural disasters that affected people living in Latin America were extreme rainfall, which caused flooding and mudslides that covered villages and towns.

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