Weather and Climate (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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When did Hurricane Sandy occur?
When did Hurricane Sandy occur?
Late October 2012
Where did Hurricane Sandy make landfall?
Where did Hurricane Sandy make landfall?
New Jersey
Hurricane Sandy landfall date
Hurricane Sandy landfall date
29 October 2012
Wind speed of Hurricane Sandy at landfall
Wind speed of Hurricane Sandy at landfall
129 km/h
Main cause of damage from Hurricane Sandy
Main cause of damage from Hurricane Sandy
Storm surges
Death toll from Hurricane Sandy
Death toll from Hurricane Sandy
At least 150 people
Property damage cost from Hurricane Sandy
Property damage cost from Hurricane Sandy
US$65 billion
Caribbean nations initially affected by Sandy
Caribbean nations initially affected by Sandy
Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti
Wildlife refuge damaged in Delaware by Sandy
Wildlife refuge damaged in Delaware by Sandy
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
What environmental pollution did Sandy cause?
What environmental pollution did Sandy cause?
Raw sewage leaked into water sources
Social media platforms used for Sandy damage assessment
Social media platforms used for Sandy damage assessment
Twitter and Flickr
Major event cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy
Major event cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy
New York Marathon
Celebrity who organised Sandy benefit concerts
Celebrity who organised Sandy benefit concerts
Bon Jovi
Main humanitarian org responding to Sandy
Main humanitarian org responding to Sandy
American Red Cross
New York government response to Sandy
New York government response to Sandy
Specialised local office for rebuilding