Hurricane Andrew Effects
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During August 1992, Hurricane Andrew severely impacted south Florida and Louisiana. At each landfall, the hurricane was classified as Category 4 with sustained winds between 131 and 155 mph. High onshore winds caused large waves and elevated sea level (storm surge) leading to extensive coastal changes.

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Rosenstiel School of Marine
and Atmospheric Sciences
(RSMAS), University of Miami,
satellite images of
Hurricane Andrew.

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