Hurricane Sandy Flashcards
What year was hurricane sandy in?
2012
Where was hurricane sandy?
USA
What category was hurricane sandy?
Category 3- but largest ever Atlantic storm (over 1000 miles wide)
How much did hurricane sandy cost?
Caused $70 billions of damage
How many did hurricane sandy kill?
Killed 233 across 8 countries
How many weather satellites did USA have?
Over 20 weather satellites operate every day
Do people have access to the weather satellites?
Everyone has access
How did they defend against storm surges?
Beach nourishment
Creating reefs and wetlands to absorb water and wave energy
Artificial islands to weaken wave energy as storms advance
How do USA manage risk and evacuation?
In Florida places are classified into risk zones
Has cyclone warning and evacuation systems in place
Was hurricane sandy in an emerging or developed country?
Developed
