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Hurricane Sandy - Full Coverage of a Frankenstorm

A view of Hurricane Sandy from GOES East satellite on Sunday, Oct. 27.

The 10th hurricane of the season, Hurricane Sandy is being called a Frankenstorm as it creeps up the East Coast. Take a look at our complete coverage of the storm and basic science explainers.

Hurricane Sandy lights up earthquake monitors across the eastern United States.
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