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Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was a Category 2 hurricane that caused major damage in the Caribbean and along the US east coast in October 2012. The superstorm combined with a system from the west to produce high winds and extensive flooding across the northeastern US.
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The official name would still have been Hurricane Sandy, though by that point it would have become a post-tropical cyclone rather than an actual hurricane.
The popular media term of "Superstorm Sandy" would probably be in even wider use than it is now.
That said, there was never any risk of Sandy getting anywhere near category 5 strength, and such an even as described couple probably be dismissed as impossible.
Were people warned before hurricane sandy?
Yes. Advisories were issued on Sandy as soon as the storm formed in the Caribbean. Serious warnings were issued days before Sandy hit the east coast.
Was Hurricane Sandy caused by climate change?
It is difficult to blame any one weather event on climate change. However, many experts have now said that Hurricane Sandy was certainly influenced by global warming. Predictions of the effects of climate change include storms and cyclones becoming more frequent and more severe.
Hurricane Sandy came from a merging of several things; a storm beginning in the warmed waters of the ocean, a funneling of cold air from the Arctic that pushed it onto the coast, and a high tide that coincided with the storm swell.
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A:All weather patterns on Earth and the result of changes in the climate that take place CONSTANTLY. To say that Hurricane Sandy was caused by "global warming" is like saying that Ice Cream is made by freezing milk. There are lots of factors involved before any assumption can be drawn. Global Warming, as the media would have us believe, will be the undoing of mankind when in all truth the Earth has been warming since the last Ice Age several hundred thousand of years ago.Every weather pattern is influenced by global warming OR cooling.
Why is Hurricane Sandy called Hurricane Sandy?
The National Hurricane Center, based in Miami, Florida, assigns names to tropical storms originating in the North Atlantic based upon a pre-determined list. So this one was just Sandy's turn. Identified as a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22, it gained intensity to the level of a tropical depression, then quickly became a tropical storm. Slowly moving northward toward the Greater Antilles, she gathered her strength and became a hurricane just before making landfall at Jamaica.
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Where did hurricane sandy hit first in 2012?
Hurricane Sandy formed in the Caribbean on October 22, 2012 and made its first landfall in Jamaica on October 24.
Are there hurricanes in October in the Caribbean?
Yes, there are hurricanes in October. Hurricane season ends late November. Hurricane Mitch 1998 end of October
What is Hurricane Sandy's nickname?
Hurricane Sandy was widely referred to as Superstorm Sandy. This is partly because at landfall in the U.S. Sandy had lost tropical characteristics and so technically was no longer a hurricane.
Sandy was also referred to as "Frankenstorm," but this practice was discontinued as the rather whimsical name downplayed the seriousness of this very dangerous storm.
Was hurricane sandy a superstorm?
Hurricane Sandy was called "Superstorm Sandy" by the popular media because it was a post-tropical cyclone at landfall in the U.S. rather than a true hurricane and it was combining with another system.
However, "superstorm" does not have a definition and it is not a term used by scientists.
Which ocean did hurricane sandy form on?
Sandy formed in the Atlantic Ocean and gained strength moving North across the Caribbean Sea.
How did Hurricane Sandy affect the October 29th and 30th 2012 Presidential campaigning?
Hurricane Sandy has forced both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama to cancel campaign appearances in areas that the storm is affecting in the interest of public safety.
Why during Hurricane Sandy were there 'explosions' that looked like blue huge balls of light?
Those are power flashes. They often occur when strong winds from a hurricane, tornado, or other powerful storm interfere with power lines, causing electricity to arc.
How did hurricane sandy occur?
it happened like normal hurricanes happen, but instead of getting smaller when hitting land, it somehow got bigger, scientists are working it out.
Humorous Reply: I am sorry to report that "Hurricane Sandy" has now "died". She was mere "days" old but as a Hurricane Category One, she proved to be very strong indeed. However, a strong Canadian cold front finally felled Hurricane Sandy as she had the audacity to moved inland across Pennsylvania and Ohio, swirling high enough into Canada where her "life" was extinguished.
Is Hurricane Sandy coming to New York?
The center of Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit New Jersey but New York are probably going to be significant effects in both the city and the state of New York.
What made hurricane sandy particularly dangerous?
Hurricane Sandy was particularly dangerous because its large field of strong winds meant it would have a very large damage path and could generate am unusually high storm surge. It also took an unprecedented turn to the west, meaning it would directly impact a densely populated area.
How many countries has hurricane sandy hit?
Hurricane Sandy impacted 7 countries: Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, the United States, and Canada. Bermuda, a territory of the UK also felt some of the storm's impact.
When Hurricane Sandy hit did it do more damage in New York City or in New Jersey?
Far more damage was done in NJ than NY.
Why is hurricane sandy dangerous?
Because the winds and water are very intense. Also because there is a lot of places that are flooded. If you stayed out there you probably would end dead.
What areas did Hurricane Sandy hit the worst?
The areas that Hurricane Sandy hit the worst were coastal areas in New York and New Jersey. Examples of areas in NJ: Atlantic City, Seaside Heights. Examples of areas in NY: Far Rockaway, Bayswater, Seagate.
What was the path of Hurricane Sandy?
Hurricane Sandy formed as Tropical Depression Eighteen over the eastern Caribbean Sea on October 22, 2012. The system traveled northward, becoming a hurricane and striking Jamaica on October 24, and Cuba on October 25 as a strong category 2 hurricane. Sandy then weakened to a category 1 hurricane over the Bahamas on October 26 and traveled parallel to the U.S. east coast. Then on October 19 Sandy made a westward turn and struck New Jersey as an extratropical cyclone. Sandy weakened and continued inland over Pennsylvania, degenerating into a remnant low.
How are Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy the same?
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.
