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Hurricane Sandy is an usually large and intense storm that has combined traits of a tropical and an extratropical cyclone in a manner similar to the Perfect Storm of 1991.

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Why is Hurricane Sandy considered Frankenstorm?

Hurricane Sandy is also being referred to as Frankenstorm because it will make landfall at high tide under a full moon right as Halloween is approaching.


When will hurricane sandy end in 2012?

As of the evening of October 29, 2012 Sandy has become an extratropical cyclone and is no longer being tracked by the National Hurricane Center. it is expected to dissipate late on November 1.


What areas are being affected by hurricane sandy?

From the island of Jamaica in the western Caribbean Sea, Cuba, the Bahamas, the eastern seaboard states of the United States, and eastern Canada have all been affected by Hurricane Sandy.


Is Hurricane Sandy the strongest on record?

No. While Sandy is a very large storm it is nowhere near being the strongest hurricane on record. In terms of Atlantic hurricanes that title would either go to Hurricane Wilma of 2005 or Hurricane Camille of 1969 depending on what you use to measure intensity.


How strong was Hurricane Sandy?

Andrew was the strongest hurricane to hit Florida in 30 years. It landed a record as being the third strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in the 20th century.


Where did hurricane sandy take place?

Hurricane Sandy started in the Caribbean Sea and moved north, hitting Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas before striking the U.S. east coast with the worst effects being in New York and New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy also had effects in Haiti, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Bermuda.


Why did hurricane sandy form in the Caribbean sea?

Hurricane Sandy originated as a tropical disturbance that first developed over Africa and was carried by the Trade Winds to the Caribbean. There, the water was warm and there was relatively little wind shear, which allows the system to develop into a hurricane.


Why is everyone being evacuated from zone A in NYC if most people live in highrise buildings and the main danger of Hurricane Sandy is the flooding?

The electricity and the water supply will be cut off.


What exactly is Chris Cooper famous for?

Chris Cooper is famous for being the lead vocalist of the rock band Hatebreed. They performed at a live charity event for Hurricane Sandy in November 2012.


What are not dangers of a hurricane?

Some non-dangers of a hurricane include experiencing temporary calm during the eye of the storm, witnessing impressive displays of nature's power, and the possibility of community bonding and resilience in its aftermath.


Why did they not name a hurricane Cherice?

It is not common practice to name hurricanes after individual people, unless they are retired by the World Meteorological Organization due to being particularly destructive or deadly, like Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Sandy. The names given to hurricanes are predetermined each year and are chosen from a predetermined list by the World Meteorological Organization.


Is being Wiccan protecting nature?

Being a conscientious human being means protecting nature. Being Wiccan is being a member of one of many spiritual paths called collectively "Pagan." Most of the pagan spiritual paths revere nature. Protection of it is just one form of that reverence.