Hurricane Sandy
Categories
Catastrophes
Time
29.10.2012 – 31.10.2012
Locations
Seaside Heights, New JerseyCountries
United Arab Emirates
"This photo is of the roller coaster in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. It once sat at the end of the now-gone Casino Pier. The image has become a symbol of the impact from Hurricane Sandy. It reminded everyone of the power of nature. For those of us who grew up in New Jersey, the image brought back a lot of fond memories and poignant reminder of what now was lost. But, rather than evoke sadness, it actually inspired. Just as the structure stood strong, so will the local population. It galvanized the public to 'Restore the Shore.'" - Armel Francisco, winner of the Swiss Re 150 Years Anniversary employee photo competition
Just at the end of the 2012 hurricane season, Sandy lashed the US Northeast after bringing devastation to the Caribbean. Estimates for the total damage were about USD 70 billion, with USD 35 billion in insured claims, including USD 20 to 25 billion of private insurance industry loss and flood claims covered by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), making it the second-most expensive storm after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Several factors contributed to the high toll, despite its relatively weak winds: it was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record in terms of wing span; the moon tide and concurrent weather patterns amplified the impact; and record storm surge in a densely populated and highly insured area.
In addition, Sandy also led to the worst power outage caused by a natural catastrophe in US history in terms of the number of people affected.
Just at the end of the 2012 hurricane season, Sandy lashed the US Northeast after bringing devastation to the Caribbean. Estimates for the total damage were about USD 70 billion, with USD 35 billion in insured claims, including USD 20 to 25 billion of private insurance industry loss and flood claims covered by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), making it the second-most expensive storm after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Several factors contributed to the high toll, despite its relatively weak winds: it was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record in terms of wing span; the moon tide and concurrent weather patterns amplified the impact; and record storm surge in a densely populated and highly insured area.
In addition, Sandy also led to the worst power outage caused by a natural catastrophe in US history in terms of the number of people affected.
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Categories
Catastrophes
Time
29.10.2012
– 31.10.2012
Locations
Seaside Heights, New JerseyCountries
United States
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