Hurricane Sandy

Question 1

What was the Paris Climate Agreement 2015?

Answer 1

An international treaty aimed at combating climate change and limiting global warming.

Question 2

What do locals in Bangladesh want the government to do regarding climate change?

Answer 2

Raise the embankment at least 29 ft high.

Question 3

How many migrants are moving to a specific place in Bangladesh per year?

Answer 3

200,000 migrants.

Question 4

What is the expected number of migrants in Bangladesh in the coming year?

Answer 4

It is expected to hit 1 million.

Question 5

What year did Hurricane Sandy occur?

Answer 5

2012.

Question 6

What were the maximum wind speeds of Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 6

Up to 100 mph.

Question 7

What significant impact did Hurricane Sandy have on Manhattan?

Answer 7

Flooded large parts, including subways and tunnels.

Question 8

What type of weather system is a tropical cyclone?

Answer 8

An organized area of thunderstorms with cyclonic winds over tropical or sub-tropical waters.

Question 9

In which hemisphere do cyclonic winds rotate anticlockwise?

Answer 9

Northern hemisphere.

Question 10

What are the effects of Hurricane Sandy beyond New York?

Answer 10

Caused mass power outages and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in New Jersey.

Question 11

What is the range of surface wind speeds for tropical cyclones?

Answer 11

Less than 38 mph for tropical depressions to over 160 mph for hurricanes.

Question 12

Where do tropical cyclones typically form?

Answer 12

Over tropical oceans with sea surface temperatures of 27 °C or more.

Question 13

What atmospheric conditions are necessary for the formation of tropical cyclones?

Answer 13

Wind speed does not vary greatly with height and surface winds blow from different directions.

Question 14

What was the initial event that led to the formation of Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 14

A cluster of thunderstorms that left western Africa on 11 October 2012.

Question 15

When did Sandy officially become a hurricane?

Answer 15

On 24 October 2012, just south of Jamaica.

Question 16

What were the sustained wind speeds of Sandy as it crossed eastern Cuba?

Answer 16

Around 115 mph.

Question 17

What significant weather event impacted Sandy’s path towards the USA?

Answer 17

An area of high pressure developing over Ontario.

Question 18

Where did Sandy make landfall in the USA?

Answer 18

Near Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Question 19

What were the sustained surface winds at Sandy’s landfall?

Answer 19

Close to 80 mph with gusts between 85 and 95 mph.

Question 20

What unusual weather conditions coincided with Sandy’s arrival on the US coast?

Answer 20

High tide and spring tide.

Question 21

What additional height did the tide add to the high water mark in New York City due to Sandy?

Answer 21

An extra 20 to 50 cm.

Question 22

What were the impacts of Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 22

Extended to Canada, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan, eastern USA, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.

Question 23

How many direct deaths were attributed to Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 23

72 in the USA and others primarily in the Caribbean.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Sandy started life as a cluster of _______.

Answer 24

thunderstorms.

Question 25

True or False: Sandy was able to grow particularly small before making landfall.

Answer 25

False.

Question 26

What was one reason for the extensive damage caused by Sandy?

Answer 26

It was steered by a weather pattern developing over Canada.

Question 27

How many indirect deaths were caused by Hurricane Sandy in the USA?

Answer 27

87 ## Footnote These deaths were linked to factors such as carbon monoxide poisoning from generators during power outages.

Question 28

What was significant about Hurricane Sandy in relation to Cuba?

Answer 28

Cuba's deadliest hurricane since 2005 ## Footnote Sandy was notable for causing significant fatalities in Cuba.

Question 29

What was the economic damage estimate for Hurricane Sandy in the USA?

Answer 29

Over $60 billion ## Footnote This figure is based on 2012 values.

Question 30

How much economic loss did New York City experience due to Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 30

Exceeding $18 billion ## Footnote This figure is part of the overall damage estimates for the hurricane.

Question 31

What were the damage estimates for Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 31

$100 million ## Footnote This was part of the overall economic impact of Sandy across the Caribbean.

Question 32

In terms of houses, how many were damaged or destroyed in New Jersey due to Sandy?

Answer 32

350,000 ## Footnote This number highlights the extensive impact of the hurricane on residential structures.

Question 33

What was the total number of power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 33

More than 8.5 million homes and businesses lost power ## Footnote Power outages were reported from Indiana to Maine.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: Sandy is the largest hurricane on record in the Atlantic since at least _______.

Answer 34

1988 ## Footnote Sandy's size was measured by the diameter of its gales.

Question 35

What was the recorded storm tide height in New York City during Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 35

More than 4 m above mean low water ## Footnote This was a record high for New York, surpassing the previous record set in 1960.

Question 36

What was the maximum gust speed recorded during Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey?

Answer 36

80 to 90 mph ## Footnote These gusts contributed to the hurricane's destructive power.

Question 37

How many flights were canceled due to Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 37

More than 18,000 ## Footnote This cancellation number reflects the widespread disruption caused by the storm.

Question 38

What was the rainfall total in Washington DC during Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 38

More than 125 mm ## Footnote The rainfall varied significantly across different regions affected by the storm.

Question 39

True or False: Hurricane Sandy was the first hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica since 1988.

Answer 39

True ## Footnote This emphasizes the rarity of hurricanes impacting Jamaica in that timeframe.

Question 40

What was the estimated damage in Haiti from Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 40

$750 million ## Footnote This made Sandy Haiti's costliest hurricane on record.

Question 41

What notable weather phenomena accompanied Hurricane Sandy in the Central Appalachians?

Answer 41

Heavy snow and blizzards ## Footnote This occurred as the rain from Sandy transitioned to snow in the region.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: In the Dominican Republic, damage estimates from Hurricane Sandy exceeded _______.

Answer 42

$30 million ## Footnote This highlights the storm's impact across multiple countries.

Question 43

What was the height of the waves recorded in New York harbor during Sandy?

Answer 43

Close to 10 m ## Footnote This was over 2 m higher than the previous record.

Question 44

What were the main causes of the 87 indirect deaths from Hurricane Sandy in the USA?

Answer 44

Falls by the elderly, carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia ## Footnote Attributed to inadequate ventilation and power outages.

Question 45

What was significant about Hurricane Sandy in terms of its impact on Cuba?

Answer 45

Cuba's deadliest hurricane since 2005 ## Footnote It caused significant damage and loss of life.

Question 46

How many hurricane deaths did Sandy cause in the USA outside of the southern states?

Answer 46

Greatest number since Hurricane Agnes in 1972 ## Footnote Specific death toll figures were notable.

Question 47

What was the estimated cost of damages from Hurricane Sandy in the USA?

Answer 47

Over $60 billion ## Footnote Based on 2012 values.

Question 48

What were the economic losses estimated for New York City due to Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 48

Exceeding $18 billion ## Footnote Significant impact on the city’s economy.

Question 49

What was the damage estimate for Haiti due to Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 49

$750 million ## Footnote It became Haiti's costliest hurricane on record.

Question 50

How many houses were damaged or destroyed in New Jersey due to Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 50

346,000 houses ## Footnote This figure illustrates the extensive damage caused.

Question 51

What was the extent of power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 51

More than 8.5 million homes and businesses lost power ## Footnote Power outages stretched from Indiana to Maine.

Question 52

What record did Hurricane Sandy achieve regarding its size?

Answer 52

Largest hurricane on record in the Atlantic since at least 1988 ## Footnote This was based on the diameter of gales.

Question 53

What were the wind gusts reported during Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey?

Answer 53

80 to 90 mph ## Footnote These gusts contributed to the extent of damage.

Question 54

What was the highest rainfall recorded in Washington DC during Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 54

More than 125 mm ## Footnote This was significantly higher than typical amounts.

Question 55

What record storm tide was recorded in New York City during Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 55

More than 4 m above mean low water ## Footnote This set a new record for storm tide in the city.

Question 56

What was notable about the waves recorded off New York during Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 56

Waves close to 10 m high ## Footnote This was more than 2 m higher than the previous record.

Question 57

How many children in New York couldn't attend school for a week

Answer 57

1 million

Question 58

How many people in New York didn't have power

Answer 58

nearly 2 million