Destroyed by Hurricanes or Typhoons
WHS that have been (partly) destroyed or severely damaged due to a hurricane or typhoon.
Connected Sites
Site | Rationale | Link |
Camagüey | Ike | |
Cienfuegos | Dennis | |
Itsukushima Shrine | On September 5, 2004, the shrine was severely damaged by Typhoon Songda. The boardwalks and roof were partially destroyed, and the shrine was temporarily closed for repairs. (wiki) | |
Levuka | Cyclone Winston, Feb 2016 | |
Old Havana | Ike | |
Socotra Archipelago | Cyclone Megh (Nov 2015): "... number of homes have been destroyed and 5,000 more displaced people have fled the northern shores of the island to schools, universities and hospitals" |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Destroyed by Hurricanes or Typhoons?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source