| Hurricane Paloma 2008
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Hurricane Paloma (2008), it was the fifth major hurricane of Atlantic 2008 hurricane season. It made many records for its formation and impact. it was the third major hurricane which that has hit cuba in 2008′s hurricane season.
Statistics
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Active Dates
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November 5, – November 10, 2008
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category
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Category 4 Hurricane
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Highest winds
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145 mph (230 km/h) (1-minute sustained)
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Lowest pressure
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944 mbar (hPa; 27.88 inHg)
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Fatalities
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1 indirect
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Damage
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$2.1 billion (2008 USD)
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Areas affected
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Cayman Islands, Jamaica, eastern Cuba, eastern Honduras, north-eastern Nicaragua, Florida Panhandle, southern Bahamas
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| Tropical Depression Sixteen 2008
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Tropical Depression Sixteen (2008), it developed from a powerful disturbance at the eastern coast of Nicaragua. It was a strong tropical depression that caused damages to life and properties. It’s impact resulted in heavy rainfall and severe flooding.
Statistics
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Active Dates
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October 14, – October 16, 2008
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category
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Tropical Depression
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Highest winds
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30 mph (45 km/h) (1-minute sustained)
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Lowest pressure
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1004 mbar (hPa; 29.65 inHg)
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Fatalities
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At least 75 total
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Damage
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At least $150 million (2008 USD)
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Areas affected
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Central America
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