Residents make preparations, stocking up on fresh water and building supplies, as they wait for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Images also include the aftermath and damage repair work in Virginia and Maryland. Hurricane Sandy is an example of the extreme weather symptomatic of continued climate change, as storms continue to become more frequent and more severe. Storms like Hurricane Sandy will increasingly compromise our safety and economic security if governments don’t address emissions and climate policy.

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Hurricane Sandy in the USA (Photo & Videos)

Portfolio Robert Meyers

Year in Pictures 2012 - Broad Edit (All Photographers)

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Unique identifier: GP04B1K

Type: Image

Shoot date: 29/10/2012

Locations: North America, United States of America, Vienna (Virginia), Virginia

Size: 5248px × 3832px 11.05 MB

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)