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Hurricane Sandy was born just like any other tropical storm: the warm water acts as a “heat engine,” and produces strong winds. But an unfortunate turn catapulted Sandy into the Northeast—making it unusually devastating for those living on or near the coast.

What started out as a tropical storm evolved into one of New York City’s worst nightmares.

When Hurricane Sandy Went Rogue

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	Hurricane Sandy was born just like any other tropical storm: the warm water acts as a "heat engine" and produces strong winds. But an unfortunate turn catapulted Sandy into the Northeast—making it unusually devastating for those living on or near the coast.</p>
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What started out as a tropical storm evolved into one of New York City's worst nightmares.

<div class="rich-text">What started out as a tropical storm evolved into one of New York City's worst nightmares.</div>

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