The Effects of Hurricanes on National Parks America’s coastal national parks are some of its most beautiful‚ but also some of its most vulnerable. Throughout the years‚ hurricanes have wreaked havoc on many of these prized regions. They can leave behind numerous kinds of destruction in their wake. Wildlife populations can be damaged‚ as well as important parts of the parks ecosystem. Hurricanes can also damage the man made utilities and recreational areas of the parks. These issues impact the national
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Over the last few years Florida has had many Hurricanes. Thank God they haven’t resulted in that many casualties. Casualties can be avoided though‚ if everyone followed the National Hurricane Center’s instructions on how to prepare for a hurricane than many of those casualties can be prevented. Its isn’t that hard to be prepared for a hurricane‚ there are only a few supplies needed and it only costs a few dollars for what you need‚ Personally I would rather spend a few dollars on supplies than
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Hurricane Gilbert remains one of the largest tropical cyclones to ever hit the US eastern seaboard and brought widespread destruction to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. In total‚ 15 different countries were affected by the storm which hit the area in early September 1988. The hurricane became famous for the great difficulty it caused weather forecasters due to its erratic movement‚ the number of predicted paths it could take and its constantly fluctuating intensity. Luckily it was an occasion
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Tornadoes vs. Hurricanes What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane? A tornado is a dark funnel shaped cloud that is made of rotating winds which are very violent. A hurricane is a tropical cyclone with constant winds that can pass 74 mph. And appear with rain‚ thunder and lightening. I think that theses both are seriously dangerous to be in. A hurricane and tornado both form in warm‚ damp air blowing from opposite ends. They both cause flash floods‚ mudslides and they also
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As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Eastern seaboard — laden with predictions of drenching rains‚ fierce winds‚ snow and extensive damage — some scientists are pointing out ways that climate change might be influencing hurricanes. No single weather event‚ be it drought‚ snowfall or hurricane‚ is caused by climate change‚ climatologists say. Rather‚ climate change amplifies the intensity or duration of extreme weather‚ akin to “putting hurricanes on steroids‚” writes Amanda Staudt‚ a climate scientist
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Prof. Hank Stewart English composition 1 12/3/2012 The effects of Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy has affected many lives and businesses. On October 29th 2012 the lives‚ homes and businesses of many people were shattered and wiped out by Hurricane Sandy‚ The Places I feel were mostly affect were New York City and New Jersey‚ specifically the Jersey Shore. Many people did not realize how much affect this hurricane would have on people. In some parts they thought it was just going to be wind
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Hurricane Notes What is a Hurricane? A counter-clockwise moving storm that forms in large bodies of water A storm with winds > 74 mph Other names for Hurricanes: Typhoon‚ Cyclone Anatomy of a Hurricane Eye: 12-30 miles in diameter; warm with light winds Eye wall: Wall of storm and high winds surrounding the eye Storm Surge: High waves/tides caused by a hurricane Rise in sea level leads to floods and fatalities Dirty Side: Bottom right corner of the hurricane Where are Hurricanes
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Chris Henley Coach Hunter English 1 Pre AP/GT 9-12-14 Hurricane Sandy A hurricane renounced as “sandy” tore through the east coast on October twenty-ninth causing widespread damage to the east coast of the United States and Canada. In turn leaving 6.2 million people without power. A natural catastrophe that had the greatest impact on the lifestyle of the people affected by the hurricane. The physical damage done varies between states. In some cities flooding was the main issue and other cities
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Hurricane Sandy and It’s Effects Hurricane Sandy and It’s Effects Hurricane Sandy struck the east coast only a few weeks ago‚ yet it is already a part of the history. Millions of people had power and water outage all over the east coast; in small towns as well as in big cities. Many lost their houses while some lost their live‚ yet the disaster is not something that can be prevented‚ or avoided. It’s something to be careful of. Everything is predetermined
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Hurricane Pam Every community is faced with natural and man-made hazards that can best be addressed ahead of time by planners working closely with emergency management personnel to mitigate the threat and prepare for post-disaster recovery. Hurricane Pam was a simulated storm in New Orleans used to evaluate potential losses‚ improve response plans‚ and provide better coordination between agencies proactively. Hurricane Pam brought sustained winds of 120 mph‚ up to 20 inches of rain in parts
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