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[1]www1.nyc.gov/site/cdbgdr/about/About%20Hurricane%20Sandy.page
[2] Page 12 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[3] Page 13 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[4] sealevel.nasa.gov/understanding-sea-level/global-sea-level/thermal-expansion
[5] Page 49 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[6] deptofnumbers.com/gdp/new-york
[7] Page 51 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[8] Adapting Cities To Sea Level Rise - Stefan Al
[9] hastingsgov.org/sites/hastingsonhudsonny/files/uploads/bbp_storm_resilience_-_final.pdf
[10] nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/city-building-sand-wall-rockaway-article-1.1376159
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Credits:
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Editor: Dylan Hennessy
Camera Operator: Dave Whiskus (youtube.com/channel/UCNwJDNN4ib8zqp5Apcj4I9w)
Animator: Mike Ridolfi (moboxgraphics.com/)
Sound: Graham Haerther (haerther.net/)
Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster twitter.com/forgottentowel
References:
[1]www1.nyc.gov/site/cdbgdr/about/About%20Hurricane%20Sandy.page
[2] Page 12 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[3] Page 13 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[4] sealevel.nasa.gov/understanding-sea-level/global-sea-level/thermal-expansion
[5] Page 49 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[6] deptofnumbers.com/gdp/new-york
[7] Page 51 s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/sirr/SIRR_spreads_Hi_Res.pdf
[8] Adapting Cities To Sea Level Rise - Stefan Al
[9] hastingsgov.org/sites/hastingsonhudsonny/files/uploads/bbp_storm_resilience_-_final.pdf
[10] nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/city-building-sand-wall-rockaway-article-1.1376159
Thank you to AP Archive for access to their archival footage.
Music by Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/creator
Songs:
Atomic Numbers 1 - August Wilhelmsson
The Return Journey - Francis Wells
Travellers - Ran the Man
Computer Wiz - Marten Moses
Missing Pieces - Jean Leonti
Thank you to my patreon supporters: Adam Flohr, Henning Basma, Hank Green, William Leu, Tristan Edwards, Ian Dundore, John & Becki Johnston. Nevin Spoljaric, Jason Clark, Thomas Barth, Johnny MacDonald, Stephen Foland, Alfred Holzheu, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Binghaith, Brent Higgins, Dexter Appleberry, Alex Pavek, Marko Hirsch, Mikkel Johansen, Hibiyi Mori. Viktor Józsa, Ron Hochsprung
