Extreme Weather Understanding the Science of Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, Heat Waves, Snow Storms, Global Warming and Other Atmospheric Disturbances

by Mogil, H. Michael

• ISBN13: 9781579127435
• ISBN10: 1579127436
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-11-13
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Summary

A fascinating and easy-to-understand exploration of hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, heat waves, and more, complete with hundreds of full-colour photographs and descriptive illustrations, charts, and graphs.Category 5 hurricanes, deadly tsunamis, record-high winds; now more than ever it seems that "extreme weather" has become a reality and a concern throughout the world--and in our own backyard. While these natural events are frightening, few of us really understand what causes them--and we're left to wonder how and where disaster might strike next, what we can do to protect ourselves, and whether such things can be prevented.Extreme Weather answers these questions and many more in a thorough, scientific, yet absolutely clear and easy-to-understand manner. Along with numrous colour photos and illustrations, each weather phenomenon is accompanied by comprehesive visual aids that make learning about the subject as easy as it is fun. Organized by weather-related events including hurricanes, winter storms, lightning, tsunamis, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves, the book explores weather patterns and other factors that contribute to extreme climate conditions. It offers an unprecedented, comprehensive picture of where our weather is headed tomorrow and in the future.

Author Biography

H. Michael Mogil is a certified consulting meteorologist who has been practicing meteorology and educating students for more than 35 years. He served as consultant to the Discovery Channel's Weather Field Guide and has conducted dozens of teacher training workshops and graduate courses in meteorology. He is the author of Tornadoes. He lives in Florida.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. V
Introduction	p. 6
Record Keeping	p. 20
Is the Weather Really Getting Worse?	p. 28
Winter Storms	p. 40
Hurricanes and Other Tropical Cyclones	p. 60
Thunderstorms	p. 86
Tornadoes	p. 102
Lightning	p. 126
Hail	p. 144
Floods	p. 156
Deserts and Dust Storms	p. 168
Droughts	p. 182
Forest and Wild Fires	p. 200
Heatwaves	p. 210
Coldwaves	p. 220
High Winds	p. 232
Air Quality	p. 248
Volcanoes	p. 262
Climate Change Past, Present and Future	p. 276
Photo Credits	p. 296
References	p. 298
Further Reading	p. 298
Glossary	p. 299
Index	p. 300
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