When I first saw @shaka's template photo this week, nothing jumped out at me.
@shaka's Template Image
Usually I look for a particular element around which I can build an idea. This time, the whole picture was my idea. The water's proximity to the skyscraper reminded me of Super Storm Sandy. In New York (USA), this massive storm was called a super storm. In other places it was called Hurricane Sandy.
Super Storm Sandy in Lindenhurst, NY, November 2012
Image credit: Jason DeCrow. Used under CC license
In terms of material damage, Hurricane Sandy was one of the costliest storms in U. S. history. The hurricane struck New York City on October 29, 2012. Although at that point the hurricane was downgraded to a super storm, it hung around for two days. It drenched the region with incessant rain. A powerful storm surge pushed water onto land. This, in combination with high tides, brought devastation to northeastern coastal areas.
Here is a Youtube video showing flooding in the East Village of New York City.
According to the NYC Disaster Relief website, 44 people died as a direct result of the storm. Thousands of New Yorkers were displaced, as 69,000 residential units were damaged. The newspaper USA Today reported that 40 of the deaths were from drowning. And most of those deaths occurred in what were mandatory evacuation zones. People didn't believe the dire warnings and stayed in their homes. They were unable to escape when the waters rose.
Flyover of Staten Island, Assessing Damage
Most coastal areas in Staten Island were in a mandatory evacuation zone. Tragic stories were written about Staten Island residents who decided to ride out the storm.
Where was I?
I was home. I didn't believe the predictions, either, although I did not live in an evacuation zone. If I had known what was coming, I would have cleared out and gone inland with my husband. Once we lost power, and the power stayed off, dread began to set in.
Hurricane Sandy Blackout, October 31, 2012
Image credit: David Shankbone (1974-). Used under CC 3.0 license.
The window to leave had closed. Gas stations were closed, so we couldn't risk taking a long trip. Fuel terminals, pipelines and refineries were damaged. Devastation was suffered all along the East Coast. If we ran out of gas, it was possible there would be none available as we traveled.
Aerial View of Damage in Connecticut
Image credit: Dannel Malloy. Used under a CC 2.0 license.
There was no communication from local authorities. We listened on a small battery-charged radio to a sportscaster who lived nearby. He would give regular updates on power restoration.
And then the snow came. It is rare that a Nor'easter follows a hurricane, but Sandy was a rare event. Named by some Winter Storm Athena, the storm rolled in on November 8, and dropped record snowfalls on New York City and Long Island. We were cold, but had it better than many because our gas stove worked, we had candles and lanterns, and most important, we had water. People stranded in high-rises had neither elevator service, nor potable water.
Winter Storm Athena
Image credit: NASA. Public domain.
Why Hurricane Sandy, and What of the Future?
According to the Princeton University Office of Engineering Communications, we can expect to see more storms like Sandy in the future. Princeton researchers refer to a report from the National Academy of Sciences that predicts: "Sandy-like flood events will increase...sharply...due to the compound effects of sea level rise and storm climatology change". In explaining the cause of the storms, Princeton cites specifically climate change and storm surges in which winds push water onto coastal areas.
Here is a Youtube video of a storm surge on Staten Island as Sandy assaulted the borough.
My Collage
Elements, all from Pixabay, except for @shaka's great template picture
Stormy sea Pexels on Pixabay
Boy waving Mohammed hassan Pixabay
First aid kit Alexas_fotos on Pixabay
Dog elisabettabelommi on Pixabay
Canoe Perkins on Pixabay
Helicopter rescue: 14428522 on Pixabay
Girl sitting: RyanMcGuire on Pixabay
Anyone who is reading this should see that creating a collage is a liberating experience. If you look at some of the collages that have been made for this template (check out the LMAC community,) you will see there is no limit to where the imagination may lead you.
blog. We have a Discord channel, and a school.Rules for the community may be found on @shaka's Our teacher and colleague, @quantumg, posts lessons and answers questions.
Please note: I do not compete in this contest. I make collages because I love the community, and I love the creative exercise.
Thank you @shaka for creating LMAC and for doing all the work it takes to keep the community thriving.
****Important****
Please read this blog, LMAC School - Public Domain Picture sources (Free Materials for creating collages), written by @quantumg, which discusses public domain issues. The blog offers links to sources that offer public domain pictures. Using public domain pictures is an absolutely essential requirement for all collages submitted in the LMAC contest.
You were right in the thick of this storm! A realistic depiction of the tragedy in your collage A.G. Sandy was a terrible storm and I remember the pictures on the news showing the loss. I actually know one man who lost his home there.
I always enjoy your posting of the actual events that were the inspiration of your collage.
Thank you for your kind words. I know the storm did affect Canada, but I guess not where you live. We are on what is called high ground so were pretty safe, although I did have a damaged roof. You never can tell what will happen.
I remember years ago we were expecting a hurricane and my friend lived in an evacuation zone. He came to stay with us. We were all sitting in the kitchen. He had his back to the dining. Suddenly there was a Whoosh. The dining room air conditioner flew out of the wall and a tree came through, feet from where he was sitting. We laughed. He had evacuated to our house and a tree almost killed him :))
You can't make that stuff up.
Thank you for your generosity my friend. I hope you and your family are well.
You can’t make that stuff up A.G. What an experience! It seems the hurricane was going to get to your guest no matter where he went.
Hubby and I are keeping well. Hope you and yours are too.❤️
Wow, a truly storming post with a dizzyingly good photo collage.
Wonderful! 😎
Thank you, @muelli my friend. I am so pleased when you approve :)
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Its too bad lives were lost during the hurricane, but thankGod you're good. The collage is beautiful, I like the creative thought that was put into it.
Thank you @dwixer my friend. I started the collage with three tall buildings, but eventually landed on the look I was going for.
I appreciate your kind words.
It's a beautiful collage, You're welcome friend
All storms wreak havoc in cities, it's very sad in many cases. That collage looked amazing, I loved it! It reminds me of a scene from a movie that I don't remember the name right now, but it had awesome images of storms and floods. Great job! 👍
Thank you Maria. I love the Spanish word for storm: tormenta. It is so much more expressive of the destructive force.
I appreciate your kind words. You are quite and artist, so that really feels good :)
Hi @agmoore,
Your collage this week is very expressive. You seem to have put a lot of emphasis on the viewer experiencing a little of the emotions that victims of such disasters must suffer. The rough sea, the scary scenario.... At least I myself got a queasy feeling when I admired the scene in your work.
It is also technically very well implemented!
Thanks for another interesting edu collage.
But I have one question. Please don't take it as a criticism of your continental people. It's just that I haven't found any information on this myself so far.
I often see the pictures of the destroyed neighborhoods on the news and see a lot of houses there are made of wood. For example, I have seen one family interviewed several times after several severe weather disasters. Each time they said they had to rebuild their house. But each time they rebuilt a house made of wood.
To my question, why do you think houses in the U.S. are preferably built of wood instead of stone, even in tornado areas and areas prone to flooding?
Thanks for that kind assessment of my technical skills :) I don't have technical skills, but I'm learning how to cope with my shortcomings. I may have told you that once I took a computer course at a local college, independent study. Teacher (IT guy) would give me assignments and a book and in a week I had to figure out simple programming to manage a task. He would scratch his head at my crude effort. Finally he said at the end of the course I was unconventional but I did get the job done ;)) That's how I feel with the collages. One way or another, realize my goal.Hi @quantumg,
This one was quite subjective, as you notice. As for why people rebuild with wood: I just did some poking around and it seems stone costs more. Also, with new insulation requirements, it is harder to insulate stone so that also increases cost. So, I would say, penny wise and pound foolish.
Thanks again for stopping by. It seems every time I write a blog now, even about science, I start with a picture. An amazing gift from my LMAC experience. Helps me to think about a topic more globally and creatively.
Have a great week!
Oh, I think you're doing great and even getting better with each collage. I can see that clearly. That is what I would call skills. :-)
Thank you for the explanation. Now it makes sense to me.
Terrific collage and a wonderful depiction of that horrible event back in 2012. Those photos and videos were outstanding.
Thank you very much, @pokerm for your support. I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures and videos.
It remembered me about the watersnood in Holland a historical disaster. And I like that it’s not just an image and source love the work put in it
Thank you very much. The great thing about retirement (yes I am ) is that I have the luxury of doing what I enjoy most of the time. I love writing these blogs and making the collages. I also love networking with great people (like you) from all over the world.
That’s great I have a few years ahead and the kids upbringing is still a daily, but the fact youre in an assignment into a history lesson aswell or a tour I love it. So much more reason to visit a blog.
The world wide engagement is great for me aswell and always someone awake how cool
Is that , thank you for the compliment
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Hello friend, Hurricane Sandy caused a lot of damage in various parts of the planet. What a good collage, I hope you are well.
Thank you so much my friend. I was fortunate and my family also that we escaped without injury in that storm that cost many lives.
I am well, and I hope the same is true for you and your family.
Excelente trabajo,creaste un gran collage
Suerte en esta ronda
Saludos @ agmoore
Thank you very much for reading my blog and for your kind words. I do not compete in the contest. I just write blogs and make collages :)
I wish you peace and health.
guau que realista y bonito me encanta
Thank you very much for visiting my blog and for your kind words 🌻🌻
A collage is a wonderful artistic exercise
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Gracias, amiga. Yes, the storm was very damaging across many areas, not just New York. I appreciate your kind words.