The Great Blizzard of 1888

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:aftermath infrastructure damage
increased awareness of weather forecasting
changes in urban planning
gptkbp:average_temperature below freezing
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Nor'easter
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired art
inspired music
gptkbp:date March 11-14, 1888
gptkbp:duration 3 days
gptkbp:end_of_life 400
gptkbp:historical_event documented by government reports
documented by newspapers
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the worst blizzards in U. S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Blizzard of 1888
gptkbp:impact loss of life
economic disruption
transportation disruption
gptkbp:is_affected_by Northeast United States
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials established
educational programs developed
anniversaries observed
gptkbp:legacy improved emergency response systems
influenced future weather policies
remains a reference point for severe weather events
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Boston
gptkb:Philadelphia
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:government_agency
meteorologists
rescue workers
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Great_Storm_of_1888
other significant blizzards
gptkbp:research analyzed for climate patterns
studied for meteorological phenomena
used in climate change discussions
gptkbp:responds_to emergency services mobilized
schools closed
public transportation halted
gptkbp:shutter_speed up to 60 mph
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme cold
high winds
low visibility
gptkbp:wintering_range 50 inches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Jersey,_USA
gptkb:Lifesaving_Service
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4