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Tracking Post-Sandy Sewage
November 9, 2012 With millions of gallons of raw sewage dumping into New Jersey waterways following Hurricane Sandy, scientists are using satellites to help predict the sludge’s track into the ... > full story -
Super Storm Tracked by European Space Agency Water Mission
November 9, 2012 When millions of people are bracing themselves for the onslaught of extreme weather, as much information as possible is needed to predict the strength of the impending storm. The European Space ... > full story -
Hurricane Sandy Changes Coastline in New Jersey
November 8, 2012 On October 29, 2012, lives were changed forever along the shores of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and in the two dozen United States affected by what meteorologists are calling Superstorm Sandy. ... > full story -
Children, Teens at Risk for Lasting Emotional Impact from Hurricane Sandy
November 6, 2012 The unseen emotional aftershocks of Hurricane Sandy may linger for children who were in the storm's path. A psychologist discusses why children may experience PTSD and how parents and caregivers can ... > full story -
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Children's Preexisting Symptoms Influence Their Reactions to Disaster Coverage on TV
November 5, 2012 After a natural disaster occurs, we often find ourselves glued to the TV, seeking out details about the extent of the damage and efforts at recovery. While research has shown that exposure to this ... > full story -
Superstorm Animation Shows Sandy's Explosive Development
November 5, 2012 A computer animation shows the explosive development of Hurricane Sandy, the superstorm and its unusual ... > full story -
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Disaster Defense: Balancing Costs and Benefits
November 2, 2012 Do costly seawalls provide a false sense of security in efforts to control nature? Would it be better to focus on far less expensive warning systems and improved evacuation procedures? A father-son ... > full story -
Overcoming Hurricane Stress: Getting a Grip After Sandy Leaves Town
November 2, 2012 The upheaval brought about by a natural disaster the likes of Hurricane Sandy forces us to reorganize how we see the ... > full story -
Climate Change Affecting Overall Weather Patterns, May Affect Water Availability, in California
November 2, 2012 Climate change is affecting overall weather patterns, scientists say, and could affect water availability in ... > full story -
NASA Adds Up Hurricane Sandy's Rainfall from Space
November 1, 2012 NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, or TRMM, satellite acts as a rain gauge in space as it orbits the Earth's tropics. As TRMM flew over Hurricane Sandy since its birth on Oct. 21 it was ... > full story
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