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

The video discusses the impact of a 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 the storm's effects and analyzing data from various sources. The research aims to help planners and engineers better prepare for future storms, considering challenges like rising sea levels due to climate change.

What was one of the major consequences of the storm on New York City?

• Power stations remained operational.

• The city experienced a heatwave.

• The storm had no impact on the subways.

• The city was left in darkness for days.

Who is leading the study on the storm's impact on New York's infrastructure?

• A team from NASA

• Dorothy Reed

• Stanley Wong

• Miles O'Brien

What is the primary goal of Dorothy Reed's research team?

• To predict future weather patterns

• To develop a master map combining various data layers

• To build new tunnels in the city

• To create a new power grid for New York

Which agencies provide weather data for the research?

• FBI and CIA

• The United Nations

• NOAA, NASA, and the National Hurricane Center

• The New York Times

What is a major concern for coastal cities like New York in the context of climate change?

• Rising sea levels

• More frequent earthquakes

• Increasing snowfall

• Decreasing population