Chapter 2 "The Non Human World"

New York City faces many natural hazards. The most recent was Hurricane Super Storm Sandy. The City of New York is still facing obstacles to re-build the areas that were stricken that hardest. Some parts of Coney Island were shut down for months as re-building took place. This was a tragedy that was unexpected. Subways were closed which affected people to and from work. Houses were taken away and burnt down.

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October 22, 2012 – October 31, 2012
Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, as well as the second-costliest hurricane in United States history.  Wikipedia

Total fatalities: 285

Highest winds: 115 mph (185 km/h)

Lowest pressure: 940 mb

Date: October 22, 2012 – October 31, 2012

Category: Category 3 Hurricane (SSHS)

Climate Change is a big affect that is going on to New York City. As global warming has become a big factor, Sea Water Levels are rising and will slowly but surely affect the City in many ways. Floods, Hurricanes, record heat, record snow, and rising wind velocities will be common....

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