Western Hemisphere's Worst Hurricane Ever

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A great deal has been written about the advent of the new Supercanes resulting presumably from Global Warming and other forces linked to mankind's destructive tendencies.It is interesting to note that the most prolifically destructive Hurricane ever in the Western Hemisphere was experienced from October 10-18,1780.Few details regarding wind speed,tidal surge or other specifics were recorded but it's effects speak for themselves.

The first landmass effected was Barbados,where the entire Island was defoliated and all dwellings were knocked down.The fury of the Storm was such that the survivors did not feel the shocks of an earthquake that accompanied the storm.It was said that it took nearly 100 years after this Storm for the Barbados to grow back decent vegetation.

The Storm moved on to devastate Domimique,St.Eustatius,St.Vincent and Puerto Rico before curving North towards Bermuda. The exact numbers of loss of life will never be known but could easily pass 50,000 people.

Although the US was not directly effected by winds,it may have greatly aided the American Revolution.Specifically,Great Britain's formidable navy across the Carribean and the Atlantic suffered almost complete destruction.This was an October Cape Verde that never hit the US.(Aug.15-Sept.15)