What Makes Hurricane Sandy a 'Perfect Storm'? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Earth movers build protective berms on Compo Beach as the first signs of Hurricane Sandy approach on October 28, 2012 in Westport, Connecticut. ( Getty Images ) Produced by Kristen Meinzer Produced by PRI and WNYC