Antigua and Barbuda

  • Earthquake Event, 8th February 1843

    On Wednesday, 8th February 1843, the island was visited by a most terrific and destructive Earthquake. The Antigua Weekly Register reported that St. John's as well as the entire island suffered greatly. The sugar crop was lost and there were 12 to 40 fatalities. The sea rose 1.2 meters after the earthquake in St. John's, Antigua, then sank again immediately remaining calm throughout, possibly caused by a large chunk of the rock island Redonda breaking off and falling into the sea. At English Harbour, the wharf made on reclaimed land sank.

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  • Hurricane Irma 2017

    Hurricane Irma reached its maximum intensity of 155t knots when it was located at 70 n miles east-southeast of Barbuda. It hit Barbuda as a category 5 hurricane. Barbuda received more devastation than Antigua, 95 % of buildings on Barbuda were damaged, leaving the island “barely habitable” one infant died in Barbuda. all communication systems damaged in Barbuda

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  • Hurricane Earl 2010

    Deaths: 1
    Damage: Island Wide loss of electrical power for 2 days. High Winds felled numerous trees and signs, one home damaged. Damage to livestock and crops within the agriculture sector. Fishing sector was also affected. 12 persons had to be rescued. Brought 15ft of waves , up to 7 inches of rain and hurricane force winds. 350 persons sought relief in public shelters
    Cost: 34,141,390.73 EC Dollars ( 12. 6 million USD)

    Source: https://goo.gl/c129rC

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