Great+Blizzard+of+1888

= Background (Dom) : = The Great Blizzard of 1888 was America's most famous snowstorm. Although there has been colder more heavy snowstorms, the conditions of the storm were unusual for such a large storm. Also called The Great White Hurricane, the storm left the whole east coast paralyzed, isolating New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington for days. Two hundred ships were grounded, and at least one hundred sailors died. Overall more than 400 deaths were reported. = = = Cause (Toni) : =

Blizzards occur when a warm front meets a cold front, causing what is called a low pressure zone. Once the clouds in this low pressure zone fill with ice crystals we have the potential for a big storm. On March 11th the storm rolled in with mild temperatures and a light rain that soon became a down pour. The next day March 12 the heavy rains became a bad snow storm. The unknowing people we covered drifts up to thirty feet deep. Low pressure can create great winds, which explains why the winds in this storm reached up to eighty miles per hour. while the temperature was rapidly decreasing. = Effects (Lauren) : = ====The Great Blizzard of 1888 effected many states such as New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. It was difficult for many residents to travel because railroads and roads were shut down or closed due to the massive amount of snow. Because transportation wasn't available, some decided to travel by foot. Countless number of people suffered injuries from falling on the slippery ice. New Jersey as well as other neighboring states received 40-50 inches of snow. Many homeowners were trapped in their houses up to seven days. In adddition, residents were cut off from electricity due to downed power lines and telegraph lines. Since there was no electricity many could not obtain coal, therefore they were burning couches, chairs, and other furniture to keep themselves warm. This storm also took a lot of people's lives. About 200 fishermen lost their life out in sea. Their boats were completely destroyed and wrecked due to gusts of winds and towering waves. By March, 15 the snow began to melt, creating ponds and lakes. Most of the water drained into basements and flooded them. Because of this storm subways were constructed as well as power lines and fire alarms were built underground.====

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