Interesting images: If Hurricane Sandy were over Western Europe, Sandy vs Irene, and others

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An image of Hurricane Sandy superimposed on a map of Western Europe. Kinda gives a new sense of scale to the storm.

This is an animated GIF showing a prediction of what Sandy’s going to do. The dark spot is Sandy’s core, but there’s a lot of action on all sides as well.

A static shot of Sandy in the context of most of the rest of the Northern Tier of the US. (This cuts out everything west of Idaho, so it misses Washington state and the Pacific coast.) It emphasizes how quiet most of the rest of the country’s weather is now.

And, finally, Sandy (October 28, 2012) vs Irene (August 27, 2011). Sandy is much bigger.

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Fascinating! I was just thinking about it today and having a hard time imagining such a storm. We just don’t get 'em like that here. I’ve never seen a hurricane or been within a thousand miles of one. Pair that with the fact that I was sitting outside being hot at the time I thought about it (87 at my house today) and you can imagine my disconnect.

Man, I hope y’all are ok.

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THIS IS NO ORDINARY STORM!

( A Star is Born:Let’s Play Champions Online Pt. 5 - Twenty Sided ) It’s ahrd to explain why this is funny unless you’re a nerd and/or played Champions Online.