Hurricane Sandy Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
When did the hurricane happen?
A
2012
2
Q
Where did hurricane sandy happen?
A
New york and New Jersey
3
Q
it brought winds up to…
A
100mph
4
Q
How many people were killed?
A
286 people
5
Q
New york cities economic loses?
A
$18 billion
6
Q
How many houses damaged?
A
346,000
7
Q
Why were the impacts exacerbated?
A
Climate change caused higher sea levels meaning more destruction.
