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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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When did hurricane sandy dissipate?
Hurricane Katrina stopped because when she reached the land she didn't have any water or power source!
When did hurricane sandy start and end?
Hurricane Sandy formed on October 22, 2012 and for the most part dissipated on October 31.
How is hurricane sandy different from other hurricanes?
There are a few ways. First of all, Hurricane Sandy ended up combining with another storm system in a manner similar to the Perfect Storm of 1991. This resulted in an abnormally large cyclone with gale force winds covering an area 1,100 miles across. Sandy had transitioned into an post-tropical cyclone and so technically was not a hurricane at landfall, though it was just as strong as one.
Hurricanes impacting the U.S. east coast will either continue moving north or turn east and head out to sea. Hurricane Sandy was unpecedented in that it turned west, slamming directly into the East Coast.
How much damage did Hurricane Sandy actually cause and were predictions correct?
That is unknown. Hurricane Sandy has not yet made landfall in the U.S. and damage has yet to be assessed in other locations.
In short, it is too early to tell.
What category was hurricane sandy when it hit the east coast?
sandy was a category 1 at landfall in the U.S.
Where was hurricane sandy located?
Sandy first hit land at Jamaica, then Cuba, then New Jersey.
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How is a Super storm like Sandy formed?
They pick up water from the warm ocean waters. See the related link listed below for detailed information on Sandy's growth from a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea, to the monster storm she became.
She caused the deaths of at least 30 people and a lot of wind and water damage- The island of Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, about 24 eastern states of the US, and parts of eastern Canada were/are affected by this storm.
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How does Hurricane Sandy affect the government?
State governments declare emergencies to qualify for federal assistance (dollars).
Where was Hurricane Sandy's landfall location?
Sandy first hit land at Jamaica, then Cuba, then New Jersey.
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Will Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey hard?
Yes. Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit New Jersey head on.
Why was hurricane sandy a super storm?
At landfall in the U.S. Sandy was not truly a hurricane any more as the storm had lost its tropical characteristics. For much of the time that it was active Sandy combined traits of a tropical and an extratropical cyclone, becoming a sort of extremely large and powerful hybrid cyclone.
What cause did hurricane sandy?
hurricane sandy was caused by warm tropical moisture bearing clouds devoping in opean oceans or seas. theese clouds devolped over warm oceans in the tropical regions that where 26.5 degrees celcleies.
What was the highest wind speed hurricane sandy had?
Hurricane Sandy had peak sustained winds of 110 mph.
Did anyone die in hurricane sandy?
Yes. As of October 30, 2012 at least 100 people have been confirmed dead from Hurricane Sandy.
Why did hurricane sandy start in the Caribbean sea?
Over the warm ocean water, the disturbance was strengthened by moisture that evaporated off the ocean surface and began to strengthen and organize.
