Which factor makes hurricanes particularly dangerous for the residents of New Orleans?

Answer 1

New Orleans lies near the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, a very warm body of water that generates many of the warm, moist air masses that affect the eastern two third of the U.S. This very warm, moist environment is suitable for sustaining major hurricanes. New Orleans made more vulnerable by the fact that parts of it are below sea level, protected by levees. A major hurricane can breach the levees and cause catastrophic flooding. This happened in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina struck.

Answer 2

Because the land is lower ground then most regular places and so its much easier to flood, thats also why much of the soil is starting to demolish because of all the flooding, its washing the soil away.

Answer 3

The city is surrounded by bodies of water.

Answer 4

In New Orleans, the levees were designed for Category 3, but Katrina peaked at a Category 5 hurricane, with winds up to 175 miles per hour.