Wind kicks up 100-year-old volcano ash in Alaska

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Phys.org - 10/31/12, Becky Bohrer

A smog-like haze that hung over part of Alaska's Kodiak Island this week was courtesy of a volcanic eruption—100 years ago. 
 
The National Weather Service says strong winds and a lack of snow Tuesday helped stir up ash from the 1912 eruption of Novarupta, the largest volcanic blast of the 20th century.
 
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Superstorm Sandy: By the Numbers

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Weather.com - 10/31/12

Storm of Superlatives

Surface wind field of Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 28, 2012 at 11pm ET. Orange shading indicates areas of tropical storm-force sustained winds. Red shading depicts hurricane-force sustained winds.
National Hurricane Center

A huge wind field...record tide levels...record low inland surface pressures...and even crippling late October snow.  There's no shortage of ways to define Superstorm Sandy's meteorology and impacts. With that in mind, let's step through some of the most incredible figures of this storm.

Sandy was the latest in a recent long line of large hurricanes, including Isaac from August 2012.

Salute! The Heroes Of Hurricane Sandy (LIST)

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Global Grind - By The Decider, 10/31/12

As Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast, especially New York City and New Jersey, we have to give a tip of the hat to everyone who did their part in making sure their neighbors, friends and family were safe and secure.

PHOTOS: Millions Still In The Dark After Hurricane Sandy

In New York City the first responders were on point, as their rescue efforts saved lives and got many out of harm's way. Police officer Artur Kasprzak, city medical staff, NYU's medical center and the mayors and governors who were on TV informing citizens every step of the way, all played a role in saving lives.

Their efforts will not be forgotten. Check out a rundown of the heroes of Hurricane Sandy below.

Cyclone Nilam: India search for missing sailors

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BBC - 11/01/12

Local fishermen in a skiff assist in search operation near the oil tanker Pratibha Cauvery after the ship ran aground October 31 off the coast in Chennai, on November 1, 2012

Crew members of the ship are reported to be missing

Rescue operations are under way in India's southern city of Chennai to find five sailors missing from an oil tanker that ran aground in a cyclone.

Coast guard helicopters and boats are combing the sea for sailors from the Pratibha Cauvery.

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~ Stop The Press~ Council Meeting at 10:30am Pacific Join Us Live We Are ONE~

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Reflections on Superstorm Sandy: One Brit’s view of US

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Ann Kreilkamp: Hmmmm. . . Damn, I wish it weren’t so damn true! The part about how we only work together in crisis. Let’s change that, shall we?

 

What superstorm Sandy shows about how the US handles crisis

America’s great paradox is that, facing disaster, individualism and government reconcile to rebuild – but never in normal times

October 30, 2012

by Paul Harris

guardian.co.uk

Hurricane Sandy update

 

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