Nor'Easters (Subscribe)
Links
What is a Nor'easter? popular
http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/question595.htm
Explanation of the components of a nor'easter from How Stuff Works.
Weather.com: Nor'easters popular
http://www.weather.com/encyclopedia/winter/noreast.html
Gives a clear and understandable definition for nor'easters along with examples of destructive nor'easters.
The Perfect Storm - October 1991 popular
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/satellite/satelliteseye/cyclones/pfctstorm91/pfctstorm.html
Detailed scientific look at the east coast storm of late October/early November 1991. Also known as "The Halloween Storm" or the "1991 Unnamed Hurricane".
The Perfect Storm (2000) - IMDb popular
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0177971/
Synopsis, cast, and other information about the movie based on the 1991 Perfect Storm.
Nor'easter popular
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nor'easter
Describes the formation and characteristics of this type of winter storm. Wikipedia.
Nor'easter popular
http://www.ocean-beach.com/weather_noreaster.htm
Explains the process of the creation of nor'easters, gives information on the jet stream and meteorological phenomenon; also shows a scale that relates the height of sea waves to wind speed.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Know the Dangers of Noreasters popular
http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/noreasters.html
Information on what to do before and during a nor'easter as well as areas vulnerable to them.