Hurricane Katrina significantly changed the geography of the New Orleans, Louisiana region. The storm caused extensive flooding throughout the city and breached multiple levees, leading to the displacement of thousands of residents. It altered the landscape as floodwaters eroded and damaged infrastructure, buildings, and roads. The storm surge caused by Hurricane Katrina also reshaped parts of the coastline and surrounding wetlands. Additionally, the storm highlighted the vulnerabilities of the region's flood protection system and prompted subsequent rebuilding efforts and improvements in disaster preparedness.
