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| The sheer size of Hurricane Sandy shows how far-reaching her effects will be felt. |
Much like the common fascination people have with outer space, we also have a fascination with weather. Unlike, space where we see the infinite space/wondering about what else might be out there-- weather has an element of practicality surrounding it. We must know what is going on with the weather to prepare in advance for it. Weather also affects so many aspects of our lives. We build houses close to water (building on the beach) so terms like storm surge and flooding are real concerns. We also need to know where/when to drive (police advisories). We also need to look at how weather affects even our clothing choices. We need to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. We can also look at preparations for emergencies.
We can also look at hurricanes from a historical approach- I find the idea of naming storms interesting. It gives people a way to identify (location, time period, and intensity).
Unfortunately, in any storm situation there can be a loss of human life and also damage to property.
Sources:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/why-hurricanes-have-names_n_936928.html
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/29/us/sandy-bounty-ship/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
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