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Hurricane Sandy (2012) (The Hurricane (It extended about 175 miles from…
Hurricane Sandy (2012)
The Hurricane
It extended about 175 miles from its centre, and the strong winds could be felt up to 1,100 miles away. Its highest winds measured about 115 mph.
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There were storm surges (caused by the high winds whipping up the ocean's waves) were up to 10m high
It caused huge damage in Jamaica, Cuba, and the USA, but due to disparity in their respective development, the responses were very different
The USA
The Hurricane affected 24 states, especially New Jersey and New York
Social Impacts
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650,000 homes were damaged/destroyed
250,000 cars were destroyed by flood water
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Environmental Impacts
The storm surge resulted in sea water entering fresh water habitats, affecting wildlife in Delaware Bay
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90% of beaches in New York and New Jersey were damaged, and most were 9-12m narrower after Hurricane Sandy
1.5 million litres of oil was spilt into a stretch of water between New Jersey and Staten Island, damaging wildlife habitats and killing fish and birds
Cuba
Social Impacts
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Nearly 20,000 homes were destroyed, and over 200,000 homes were damaged
Over 55,000 Cubans were evacuated due to storm surges
Economic Impacts
109 grocery shops, 90 bakeries and 43 food markets were damaged.
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Roads to the airport were blocked, so no tourists could arrive or leave, causing a loss in revenue
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Environmental Impacts
2,600 Hectares of bananas were swept away, as well as coffee plantations
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There was much coastal flooding, and many beaches, and therefore habitats, were swept away