Research Topic
Hurricane Sandy
This storm has also been referred to as “Superstorm Sandy”
Occurred from October 22, 2012 to November 2, 2012.
Instructions
Include Discussion in your Research on:
Hurricane Sandy changed the way the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues warnings for post-tropical systems.
Describe this change (see Hurricane Hermine 2016).
How do you think this change would have affected your ability to prepare for Hurricane Sandy if you had lived in its path?
Formatting
Length of Paper: 4-5 pages long (does not include the title page, list of references, images, or graphs) and
Style Manual: utilize APA (6e) formatting and style guidelines.
Available online: Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Citations and Academic Resources
Use citations and academic resources to provide a historical analysis of the growth and progress of this storm.
Utilize and cite credible academic resources, including information provided by:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Hurricane Center (NHC)
Other meteorological sources.
Include Charts, Graphs, and Other Images
Use charts, graphs, and images to help highlight key features of the storm or other important information.
Analyze and interpret the data to demonstrate your competent use and understanding of the information
Use Public Domain Images: A variety of resources in the public domain include radar images, visual images, satellite images, pressure charts, frontal charts, and forecasts