On the road to resiliency: Researchers map Hurricane Sandy impact in New York City

On the road to resiliency: Researchers map Hurricane Sandy impact in New York City

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of a major storm on New York City's infrastructure, highlighting power outages and flooding. Civil engineer Dorothy Reed and her team are researching how to make the city's infrastructure more resilient by mapping power outages and weather data. The research aims to help planners and engineers identify vulnerabilities and prepare for future superstorms. The video also addresses the broader issue of rising sea levels and climate change, emphasizing the need for infrastructure improvements in coastal cities.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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