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== Nor'Easters Anna C., Emma M., Julia B. == Red Class

Introduction Nor'Easters are strong areas of low pressure that usually form either in the Gulf of Mexico or off the East coast of the Atlantic Ocean (1.) They can cause heavy snow, oversized waves, rain, beach erosion, structure damage, strong winds, high water levels and can exceed hurricane force intensity (5.)  Dangers Nor'Easters can bring heavy snow, rain and gail force wind, knocking over items in the streets. They cause rough seas, costal flooding and beach erosions, so people are advised to stay indoors far away from the ocean (4.) Nor'easters can cause billions of dollars in damage, deaths, power outages and closing of roads and airports (7.) Through this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlohkbL7YPk, one can see the dangers, and intensity that nor'easters bring. This video was taken in April, 2007, in Acadia National Park, Maine. Nor'easters can bring damage to homes and cities. You can see in these pitures, http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_wavy_hr_noreaster_damage_traffic_20091111, the damage brought to homes and neighborhoods, taken in 2009. Conditions of Formation Nor'easters usually move up north through the East Coast of the United States. These storms can form and occur at any time of the year, although the most dangerous nor'easters occur in winter because of the cold temperatures, high wind, and wind chill's (6.) Nor'easters are storms that are formed of strong areas of low pressure (1.) Nor'easters are a clash of warm and cold fronts (7.) Nor'easters are known for forming with a strong low pressure center, strong north and northeast winds, heavy snow, and an arctic high pressure (7.)  

Historical Examples There have been many dangerous and damaging nor'easters in the past. One was the Super Storm of March 13, 1993. 26 states were affected in this storm. In this storm, 270 people were killed and over 160 people had to be rescued by the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic. Damage and destruction came to homes, marinas and beaches. 12,000 homes showed damage on Fire Island (2.) Another damaging nor'easter was the Great Nor'easter of December 11, 1992. The total damages added up to about 2 billion dollars. Costal area's had to be evacuated and the Red Cross had to shelter 300,000 people. For more information on the Halloween Storm of 1991, and many other nor'easters, refer to this source: (2.) http://www.ocean-beach.com/weather_norester_history.htm <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 22px;">Safety <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Nor'Easters are cyclonic storms that can bring danger with them such as rough seas, beach erosion and costal flooding. To stay safe during this severe storm it would be wise to stack up on food, and store flashlights incase of a power outage. Keep pets inside and watch TV for the latest storm watches to stay alert on the latest news (4.) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">A pattern of Nor'Easters going up the East Coast towards New England (4.)

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 22px;">Sources <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">1.) "Storm Encyclopedia." Nor'Easters. 1995-2010. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">http://www.weather.com/encyclopedia/winter/noreast.html <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">2.) Nor'Easter. Fire Island Beach., October 12, 2009. WEB. November 23,2010. <http://www.ocean-beach.com/weather_noreaster.htm> <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">3.) Nor'Easters Survival, preparation. Meso, October 2002. WEB. November 18, 2010. <www.mcwar.org/articles/noreaster.html> <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">4.) Know the Dangers of Nor'Easters. NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. <http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/noreasters.html>. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">5.) "What Is a Nor'easter?" Weather Questions and Answers. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. <http://www.weatherquestions.com/What_is_a_noreaster.htm>. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">6.) "Weather Extras". Nor'Easters. 1999-2004. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">http://www.e-missions.net/weather2/h17.html <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">7.) "Winter Storm Weather Formation". Nor'easters cause Damage with Freezing Cold, Snow and Wind. November 15, 2007, written by Aurae Beidler. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">http://www.suite101.com/content/winter-storm-weather-formation-a35628 <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">**Julia B.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Julia B. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Emma M. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Emma M. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Anna C. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Anna C. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Julia B. **