Flood of April 2-3, 2005, Neversink River Basin, New York

Abstract

Vertical coordinate information is referenced to National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29). Horizontal coordinate information is referenced to the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).

A Seasonal Shift in the Frequency of Extreme Hydrological Events in Southern New York State

“…Prior to fall 2011, the most recent flooding event approaching such magnitudes in this region occurred in April 2005, when the Delaware River basin was hit by heavy rain that led to a total of 20 New York Counties being declared federal disaster areas. This event forced more than 1000 residents to evacuate their homes and approximately $35 million (U.S. dollars) in recovering cost mostly from flood damage (Suro and Firda 2006). Peak water surface elevations exceeding the 100-to 500-yr flood mark were registered in some areas across the region.…”

Second-Hand Smoke: Chilean Postmemory in Exile

“…The dictatorship's bad reputation amongst international investors, along with the decline of the Soviet Union in the late 1980's, and pressure from the Vatican 14 resulted in a fair and democratic plebiscite in which the Chilean people had the power to ratify the presidential candidate selected by the armed forces. 15 If the public voted "YES" to this plebiscite, Pinochet would have remained in power for an additional 8 years, though a Congress would have been elected and installed in 1990. However, 55% of Chileans voted "NO" to Pinochet, inciting a transition back to democracy, albeit on Pinochet's terms.…”