After Sandy
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Learning From The Impacts Of Superstorm Sandy
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Author : J. Bret Bennington
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2014-10-31
Learning From The Impacts Of Superstorm Sandy written by J. Bret Bennington and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-31 with Science categories.
Learning from the Impacts of Superstorm Sandy summarizes first results from studies of Superstorm Sandy, including: tide gauge measurements of storm surge, stable isotope variation in precipitation, analysis of the effect of beach nourishment among other factors on structural damage, and comparison with past storms through sediment analysis. This book gives a multi-dimensional treatment of scientific results of studies of Superstorm Sandy, and it is a valuable reference for oceanographers, coastal geologists, climatologists, dynamic meteorologists, paleotempostologists, sedimentary geologists, geomorphologists and emergency managers who need to better understand the storm and its effects in order to be prepared for similar events in the future. Summarizes first results from studies of Superstorm Sandy Gives a multi-dimensional treatment of scientific results of studies of Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm
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Author : Kathryn Miles
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-10-16
Superstorm written by Kathryn Miles and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-16 with Nature categories.
The first complete moment-by-moment account of the largest Atlantic storm system ever recorded—a hurricane like no other The sky was lit by a full moon on October 29, 2012, but nobody on the eastern seaboard of the United States could see it. Everything had been consumed by cloud. The storm’s immensity caught the attention of scientists on the International Space Station. Even from there, it seemed almost limitless: 1.8 million square feet of tightly coiled bands so huge they filled the windows of the Station. It was the largest storm anyone had ever seen. Initially a tropical storm, Sandy had grown into a hybrid monster. It charged across open ocean, picking up strength with every step, baffling meteorologists and scientists, officials and emergency managers, even the traditional maritime wisdom of sailors and seamen: What exactly was this thing? By the time anyone decided, it was too late. And then the storm made landfall. Sandy was not just enormous, it was also unprecedented. As a result, the entire nation was left flat-footed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration couldn’t issue reliable warnings; the Coast Guard didn’t know what to do. In Superstorm, journalist Kathryn Miles takes readers inside the maelstrom, detailing the stories of dedicated professionals at the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service. The characters include a forecaster who risked his job to sound the alarm in New Jersey, the crew of the ill-fated tall ship Bounty, Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Christie, and countless coastal residents whose homes—and lives—were torn apart and then left to wonder . . . When is the next superstorm coming?
After The Storm
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Author : Stephon Barnes
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-10-21
After The Storm written by Stephon Barnes and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-21 with categories.
Just as every celebration is better when you're surrounded by family, every adversity is also easier to handle. When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast in October 2012, it was challenging, but the affected communities gathered together. People had fallen victim to Mother Nature, but they were determined to make it through everything by working together. Hurricane Sandy was a big reminder that everyone from all walks of life and backgrounds can face giant obstacles. Although we never welcome tragic events, they often bring families and communities closer together. There are lessons to be learned and ways to grow in these experiences. These stories will show how strong people are when they work together.
Taking Chances
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Author : Karen M. O'Neill
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2016-06-03
Taking Chances written by Karen M. O'Neill and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-03 with Business & Economics categories.
Humanity is deeply committed to living along the world’s shores, but a catastrophic storm like Sandy—which took hundreds of lives and caused many billions of dollars in damages—shines a bright light at how costly and vulnerable life on a shoreline can be. Taking Chances offers a wide-ranging exploration of the diverse challenges of Sandy and asks if this massive event will really change how coastal living and development is managed. Bringing together leading researchers—including biologists, urban planners, utilities experts, and climatologists, among others—Taking Chances illuminates reactions to the dangers revealed by Sandy. Focusing on New Jersey, New York, and other hard-hit areas, the contributors explore whether Hurricane Sandy has indeed transformed our perceptions of coastal hazards, if we have made radically new plans in response to Sandy, and what we think should be done over the long run to improve coastal resilience. Surprisingly, one essay notes that while a large majority of New Jerseyans identified Sandy with climate change and favored carefully assessing the likelihood of damage from future storms before rebuilding the Shore, their political leaders quickly poured millions into reconstruction. Indeed, much here is disquieting. One contributor points out that investors scared off from further investments on the shore are quickly replaced by new investors, sustaining or increasing the overall human exposure to risk. Likewise, a study of the Gowanus Canal area of Brooklyn shows that, even after Sandy swamped the area with toxic flood waters, plans to convert abandoned industrial lots around the canal into high-density condominiums went on undeterred. By contrast, utilities, emergency officials, and others who routinely make long-term plans have changed operations in response to the storm, and provide examples of adaptation in the face of climate change. Will Sandy be a tipping point in coastal policy debates—or simply dismissed as a once-in-a-century anomaly? This thought-provoking collection of essays in Taking Chances makes an important contribution to this debate.
Seaside Heights Before And After Hurricane Sandy And The Fire Through Time
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Author : Marcia Dente
language : en
Publisher: America Through Time
Release Date : 2017
Seaside Heights Before And After Hurricane Sandy And The Fire Through Time written by Marcia Dente and has been published by America Through Time this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with History categories.
This beloved shore town of Seaside Heights was battered by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, and one year later, in 2013, it suffered a major fire that destroyed the south end of the boardwalk. Notwithstanding these challenges, recovery is strong and the future of Seaside Heights grows brighter as each day passes. The boardwalk was re-built stronger than the one that Sandy splintered and rises slowly from the ashes of the horrific fire. After Governor Chris Christie visited the site of the destruction, he said, "We'll rebuild it." However, for those who recall the way things were, it won't be the same, as many of the iconic structures that made it what it was are now gone and washed into the ocean. With characteristic resilience and strength, Seaside Heights did rebuild, and came back stronger. "Confronting a storm is like fighting God. All the powers in the universe seem to be against you and in an extraordinary way, your irrelevance is at the same time both humbling and exalting."--Francoise LeGrande, The Quotable Sailor
Superstorm Sandy
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Author : Diane C. Bates
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2016-01-18
Superstorm Sandy written by Diane C. Bates and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-18 with Social Science categories.
Sandy was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history after Katrina, but the waters had barely receded from the Jersey coast when massive efforts began to “Restore the Shore.” Why do people build in areas open to repeated natural disasters? And why do they return to these areas in the wake of major devastation? Drawing on a variety of insights from environmental sociology, Superstorm Sandy answers these questions as it looks at both the unique character of the Jersey Shore and the more universal ways that humans relate to their environment. Diane C. Bates offers a wide-ranging look at the Jersey Shore both before and after Sandy, examining the many factors—such as cultural attachment, tourism revenues, and governmental regulation—that combined to create a highly vulnerable coastal region. She explains why the Shore is so important to New Jerseyans, acting as a key cultural touchstone in a state that lacks a central city or even a sports team to build a shared identity among the state’s residents. She analyzes post-Sandy narratives about the Jersey Shore that trumpeted the dominance of human ingenuity over nature (such as the state’s “Stronger than the Storm” advertising campaign) or proclaimed a therapeutic community (“Jersey Strong”)—narratives rooted in emotion and iconography, waylaying any thought of the near-certainty of future storms. The book also examines local business owners, politicians, real estate developers, and residents who have vested interests in the region, explaining why the Shore was developed intensively prior to Sandy, and why restoration became an imperative in the post-storm period. Engagingly written and insightful, Superstorm Sandy highlights the elements that compounded the disaster on the Shore, providing a framework for understanding such catastrophes and preventing them in the future.
Looking After Sandy
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Author : Margaret Turnbull
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1914
Looking After Sandy written by Margaret Turnbull and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1914 with categories.
Houseraising
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-07-10
Houseraising written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-10 with Photography categories.
Photographs of rebuilt bungalows and mansions on the Jersey Shore waiting for the next storm.
Hurricane Sandy
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Hurricane Sandy written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Buildings categories.
Storm Surge
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Author : Adam Sobel
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2014-10-14
Storm Surge written by Adam Sobel and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Science categories.
Was Sandy a freak of nature, or the new normal? On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy reached the shores of the northeastern United States to become one of the most destructive storms in history. But was Sandy a freak event, or should we have been better prepared for it? Was it a harbinger of things to come as the climate warms? In this fascinating and accessible work of popular science, atmospheric scientist and Columbia University professor Adam Sobel addresses these questions, combining his deep knowledge of the climate with his firsthand experience of the event itself. Sobel explains the remarkable atmospheric conditions that gave birth to Sandy and determined its path. He gives us insight into the science that led to the accurate forecasts of the storm from genesis to landfall, as well as an understanding of why our meteorological vocabulary failed our leaders in warning us about this unprecedented weather system—part hurricane, part winter-type nor'easter, fully deserving of the title "Superstorm." Storm Surge brings together the melting glaciers, the warming oceans, and a broad historical perspective to explain how our changing climate and developing coastlines are making New York and other cities more vulnerable. Engaging, informative, and timely, Sobel's book provokes us to think differently about how we can better prepare for the storms in our future.