Storm Hazards Case Study Flashcards
1
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When did Sandy hit New York?
A
It formed over the Caribbean Sea on the 22nd October 2012 and hit New York on the 29th October with wind speed of 185mph.
2
Q
Describe the effects of Hurricane Sandy?
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Haiti: 200,000 homeless, $750 million damage — worst in history USA: second most expensive hurricane ($75 billion) 158 of the 233 deaths were in the USA, 49 in New York New Jersey: 336,000 gallon diesel spill ruptured in Arthur Kill waterway — damage to habitats/ecosystems Florida and North Carolina: schools, roads and airports shut Over 2 million in New York without power Battery Park Subway flooded New York Stock Exchange closed, but 0.8% rise in investment by 31st Obama and Romney stop presidential campaign. Obama calls for more FEMA funding against global warming
3
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Describe the responses of Hurricane Sandy?
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Haiti: 200,000 homeless, $750 million damage — worst in history USA: second most expensive hurricane ($75 billion) 158 of the 233 deaths were in the USA, 49 in New York New Jersey: 336,000 gallon diesel spill ruptured in Arthur Kill waterway — damage to habitats/ecosystems Florida and North Carolina: schools, roads and airports shut Over 2 million in New York without power Battery Park Subway flooded New York Stock Exchange closed, but 0.8% rise in investment by 31st Obama and Romney stop presidential campaign. Obama calls for more FEMA funding against global warming.
