Name _________________________________
Tracking Hurricane Sandy!
Meteorologists tracking a hurricane update the storm’s
position every six hours. They communicate this information
using latitude and longitude readings. On the map, plot the
readings from the hurricane data sheet. Draw an arrow
through the points to show the movement of the
hurricane. Then answer the questions below.
Date
Oct. 23, 2012
Oct. 24, 2012
Oct. 25, 2012
Oct. 26, 2012
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 28, 2012
Time
2 a.m.
8 a.m.
2 p.m.
2 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 p.m.
HURRICANE DATA SHEET
Strength
Wind Speed
TS
45 mph
TS
70 mph
H2
105 mph
H1
85 mph
H1
75 mph
H1
75 mph
Latitude (º)
12 N
16 N
24 N
26 N
29 N
34 N
Longitude (º)
79 W
76 W
75 W
77 W
77 W
71 W
Oct. 29, 2012
Oct. 29, 2012
Oct. 30, 2012
Oct. 31, 2012
Date
8 a.m.
2 p.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
Time
H1
H1
TS
Strength
85 mph
90 mph
65 mph
40 mph
Wind Speed
37 N
38 N
41 N
42 N
Latitude (º)
71 W
73 W
77 W
80 W
Longitude (º)
Hurricane Sandy also called “Frankenstorm” for its monstrous proportions affected over 60 million people
from North Carolina to New England. Hurricane Sandy's most devastating effects were caused by its
storm surge, a mound of water piled up and pushed ahead by the storm's winds. More than 1
million people in a dozen states along the storm's path were ordered to evacuate, as homes sunk
underwater and fierce winds toppled trees. More than 8.1 million homes and businesses on the
East Coast of the United States were without power after the storm tore down power lines, flooded
networks, and sparked an explosion at a power station on Manhattan's East River. The monster
storm’s damage could ultimately reach $20 billion in economic losses.
Questions:
1. In what ocean did
Hurricane Sandy form? __________________
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2. On what day did Hurricane Sandy have the
strongest wind speed? ___________________
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3. In what general direction was the hurricane heading? __________________________
4. What causes the most damaging effects in a hurricane? _________________________
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5. On what day and approximately what time did the storm hit land? _______________
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