Question

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?

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

The damages caused by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 were the following.

This terrible Hurricane killed more than 11,00o people from Central America. It struck this region on October 26, with category 5, causing severe damages. Scientists considered that Hurricane Mitch was one of the deadliest hurricanes in modern times for the destruction it caused and the people that died.

Latin Americans responded to this disaster by sending humanitarian help as soon as the storms and winds allow the airplanes and helicopters to fly to the region. People sent food and supplies, and Latin American countries sent soldiers to help people in need.

Other common natural disasters that affect people living in Latin America are earthquakes and volcanic explosions. Most people remember the strong earthquakes in México, Haiti, and Chile.