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Story in photos: the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

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John Okeefe walks on the beach in front of a damaged rollercoaster that once sat on the Funtown Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on October 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

On Wednesday we took an initial first look at the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, but as the dust settles, it’s clear that the damage and suffering caused by the storm is massive. Here are some of the latest photos to show the aftermath of this storm, which has caused an estimated 167 deaths in the US and Caribbean and upwards of $50 billion in damages. Around 4.6 million homes and businesses are still without power, shorelines are in ruin, streets are flooded, and fights have broken out at gas stations. Next to Hurricane Katrina, this may be the 2nd most costly storm in US history. We hope everyone in the community is safe and that they’re able to return to their lives as soon as possible. Photos via the Atlantic.

 

Amazing art inspired pumpkin carvings

Halloween is all wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a final look at these incredible art inspired pumpkins (via HuffPo). Remember to send us a Halloween photo for our photo challenge by the end of the day today! Send those photos to Photo@snapsort.com

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Credit: fundraz34 / flickr

 

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This photo is of the Burj Al Arab, a luxury hotel in Dubai, UAE. It’s built on an artificial island that’s connected to the mainland by a bridge, and at 1,053 feet, it’s the 4th tallest hotel in the world. It’s beautifully shaped to mimic the sail of a ship.

Sachin has some other amazing photos on his 500px page.

Images of destruction from Hurricane Sandy

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Flooded homes in Tuckerton, N.J., on Oct. 30 after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southern New Jersey coastline on Oct. 29. (US Coast Guard via AFP/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy, “The Frankenstorm,” has caused 100 deaths so far, and has left millions without power throughout the eastern US and Canada, in addition to a projected $30 billion in damage. Here are a few pictures of the aftermath of this superstorm (via Boston.com)