Essentials of Ecology

S52 SUPPLEMENT 8

Hawaii

Alaska

Puerto Rico

Number of

hurricanes

expected to

occur during a

100-year period

20–40

40–60

More than 60

Figure 11 The number of hurricanes expected to
occur during a 100-year period in the continental
United States (based on historical data from U.S.
Geological Survey)

Data and Map Analysis

1. What is the degree of risk where you live or go to
   school?


2. How many states include an area with some risk
   of hurricanes?