In mid-October, about 600 homes lost power according to the Bermuda Electric Light Company. The power outtage was due to heavy rains and strong winds caused by Hurricane Rafael. With stronger winds than expected, Hurricane Rafael moved quickly through Bermuda, wind speeds reaching 51 mph. On late Tuesday, October 16, 2012, the storm was about 135 miles east of the island, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The Category 1 hurricane later broke on October 18, 2012 as it headed northeast of Bermuda.
I think it is very interesting that before taking this course, I didn't know about the weather/potential hazard conditions of countries other than the United States (if at all). Reading these articles for the blog has definitely been an eye-opening experience for me because it puts things in perspective. 600 homes in the United States losing power may not sound like so much, but on the island of Bermuda, it becomes a huge issue.
I think it is very interesting that before taking this course, I didn't know about the weather/potential hazard conditions of countries other than the United States (if at all). Reading these articles for the blog has definitely been an eye-opening experience for me because it puts things in perspective. 600 homes in the United States losing power may not sound like so much, but on the island of Bermuda, it becomes a huge issue.
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