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Both Irene and Sandy were destructive hurricanes that had major impacts on the U.S. east coast. They both followed similar paths, passing though the Caribbean, and moving north through the Bahamas and up the U.S. East Coast. With costs in the billions of dollars they are among the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history.
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Is Hurricane Irene worse than Hurricane Sandy?
It is too early to tell at this point, but many anticipate Hurricane Sandy will be worse.
Why were people not prepared for Hurricane Sandy?
There were a few reasons. First, Hurricane Sandy made a direct impact on a region not accustomed to storms of that magnitude. Second, Sandy was a very unusual storm in a number of ways, including its unprecedented westward turn. Third, that same region had been impacted by Hurricane Irene the previous year. Irene was a damaging storm, but was not quite as bad in the northeast region as had been expected. As a result, many dismissed the dire warnings about Hurricane Sandy as exaggeration.
Are hurricane Katrina and hurricane sandy the same?
No. Hurricane Katrina dissipated in 2005 and will never return. Hurricane Sandy occurred seven years after Katrina and is a completely different storm.
What year did hurricane Irene and Katrina occur?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
Who named hurricane sandy?
Hurricane Sandy was named by the National Hurricane Center.
Is Hurricane Irene worse than Hurricane Sandy?
It is too early to tell at this point, but many anticipate Hurricane Sandy will be worse.
Why were people not prepared for Hurricane Sandy?
There were a few reasons. First, Hurricane Sandy made a direct impact on a region not accustomed to storms of that magnitude. Second, Sandy was a very unusual storm in a number of ways, including its unprecedented westward turn. Third, that same region had been impacted by Hurricane Irene the previous year. Irene was a damaging storm, but was not quite as bad in the northeast region as had been expected. As a result, many dismissed the dire warnings about Hurricane Sandy as exaggeration.
What date did Hurricane Irene hit Connecticut in 2012?
Hurricane Irene impacted Connecticut on August 28, 2011, not 2012. Connecticut was also affected by Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012.
Where did it rain from Hurricane Sandy but also snow at the same time?
Garrett, Maryland had rain and snow at the same time during Hurricane Sandy.
Are hurricane Katrina and hurricane sandy the same?
No. Hurricane Katrina dissipated in 2005 and will never return. Hurricane Sandy occurred seven years after Katrina and is a completely different storm.
What type of hurricane is Irene?
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
Was Hurricane Sandy the biggest hurricane?
Hurricane Sandy did have the wides gale diameter of any Atlantic hurricane, though a few Pacific typhoons have been bigger. Note that largest is not the same thing as strongest.
What catogory was hurricane Irene?
hurricane Irene i believe is type 3
What month did hurricane irene occur?
Hurricane Irene was in August of 2011.
Is hurricane Irene the biggest hurricane?
No. Although Irene is a very large hurricane it is by no means the biggest.
What year did hurricane Irene and Katrina occur?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
Who named hurricane sandy?
Hurricane Sandy was named by the National Hurricane Center.
