The Vector

NJIT’s Response to Tropical Storm Ida

Karim Gueye • September 14, 2021

On Sept 1, the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida landed in New Jersey, bringing more rain than the state was prepared to deal with. The day began with a persistent drizzle, but by 10 p.m., streets...

Death Tolls Rise After Hurricane Matthew Aftermath

Ujjwala Rai • October 18, 2016

Hurricane Matthew was an extremely powerful, long lived and deadly tropical cyclone which became the first Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane since Hurricane Felix in 2007. Matthew wrought widespread destruction...

Typhoon Haiyan: Path, Destruction, and Aftermath

Hari Ravichandran • December 4, 2013

In the first two weeks of November, Typhoon Haiyan formed and hit the Philippines. The Typhoon was formed in a low-pressure region on November 3, 2013 and rapidly intensified to a Category 5 super typhoon...

In the Wake of Typhoon Yolanda

Matthew Maravilla • November 21, 2013

A few weeks ago, on November 9, a powerful typhoon struck the Philippines. With winds as fast as 195 mph and gusts going as fast as 235 mph, a good portion of the country was decimated in the wake of the...