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How much storm surge is expected from Hurricane Sandy along the east coast of US?
Hurricane Sandy is expected to cause 6 to 11 feet storm surge.
Why does sandy storm occurs and what is storm?
Sandy was a hurricane (the 19th of the season) that formed in the Caribbean, traveled north over the Atlantic off the coast of the US, then veered suddenly west into New York and the vicinity. A hurricane is an extremely powerful cyclonic storm with winds exceeding 75 mph that can be hundreds of miles in diameter. Most hurricanes that have landfall on the US form in the Caribbean.
Where will Hurricane Sandy hit?
As of October 29, 2012 Hurricane Sandy has made landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas and is expected to make landfall in New Jersey. The entire northeast US will feel the effects of the storm.
Did people get warning for hurricane sandy?
Yes, the US government and meteorologists issued numerous warnings to evacuate, because even though the storm was only a Category I for the US, it was expected to cause severe damage.
Will hurricane sandy 2012 cover the US?
No. While Hurricane Sandy covers a significant portion of the eastern U.S. it will never be anywhere near big enough to cover the whole country. Not that the storm has made landfall it will weaken and dissipate in a few days.
What was hurricane sandy?
Hurricane Sandy (aka Extratropical Storm Sandy) was a late-season Atlantic hurricane that affected Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas and the eastern US in late October 2012. It became the largest in size of any Atlantic storm on record, although its winds never exceeded Category 2 (110 mph).After forming in the western Caribbean, Sandy moved north and hit Jamaica and Cuba, and crossed into the Atlantic as a minimal hurricane. It then transitioned into a powerful extratropical windstorm. It had maximum winds of about 90 mph as it swept the Atlantic seaboard and made a devastating landfall in New Jersey and southern New York. The damage there made it the second costliest hurricane in US history, second only to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The storm surge of Sandy did major damage to Staten Island, NY, and flooding extended inland to many areas of eastern Pennsylvania.
Where did Hurricane Sandy hit?
Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, NJ on Monday evening, October 29, 2012. A 900-mile wide storm, Sandy affected the entire northeastern US with devastating winds, rain and floods. New Jersey and New York suffered the worst from the superstorm. Prior to this, Hurricane Sandy made landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas and had significant effects in Haiti.
Was Hurricane Sandy a powerful hurricane or not?
In terms of wind speed it is not, at least compared with other historic hurricanes. Sandy had sustained winds of 110 mph in the Cribbean and 90 mph when it struck New Jersey. So it was a strong category 1 storm. However, the storm's enormous size and extremely low pressure made up for this, increasing the area of damage caused. The powerful storm surge had very destructive effects in Maryland, New Jersey, and especially Staten Island, NY and even flooded the New York City subway system. The rains from Sandy flooded many areas along the east coast of the US.
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Where is the Great Sandy Desert located in the US?
The Great Sandy Desert is located in Australia, not in the United States.
What other landforms did hurricane sandy affect besides that US?
In addition to the U.S. Hurricane Sandy made direct hits on Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The outer rain bands had significant impacts on Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Strong winds, rain, and even a small tornado struck Bermuda. Parts of Canada were affected by the outer wind bands of Sandy as well.
What are the kind of landforms that were affected by hurricane sandy?
The islands of Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas were severely affected by Hurricane Sandy. Florida's IntracoastalWaterway, rivers, and mountain regions along the eastern part of the US and Canada were also affected by the storm.See the related link listed below for more information:
