Storms and Wild Water

by Pike, Dag

• ISBN13: 9781574092899
• ISBN10: 1574092898
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Sheridan House

Summary

Storms at sea are terrifying and awe-inspiring, and provide an unparalleled thrill to those who encounter them¿and survive. This highly illustrated book brings storms vividly to life. The gripping text recounts experiences of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety, while the photography brings home the sheer power of nature. It is an exciting and fascinating read. Chapters feature: ¿ What conditions whip up storms ¿ Small-boat experiences in storms ¿ Ships in storms ¿ The impact of storms on the land ¿ Formation of hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones ¿ Whirlpools and maelstroms ¿ Tsunamis ¿ Atlantic, Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean storms ¿ Monsoons ¿ Global warming

Author Biography

Dag Pike began his career as a merchant captain. He took up fast boat navigation, winning a string of trophies for powerboat races around the world, including navigating Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Challenger on the record-breaking fastest Atlantic Crossing by powerboat. He is now a boating journalist in demand around the world.

Table of Contents

The Eye of the Storm	p. 6
Forecasting Storms	p. 16
Ships in Storms	p. 24
Small Craft in Storms	p. 36
World Weather and Storm Creation	p. 48
Tropical Revolving Storms	p. 56
Extreme Waves	p. 66
Perfect Storms	p. 84
When the Storms Meet the Land	p. 90
The Wild Southern Ocean	p. 104
Atlantic Ocean Storms	p. 112
Indian Ocean Monsoons	p. 118
Pacific Ocean Cyclones	p. 122
Regional and Local Winds	p. 128
Wild Water and Whirlpools	p. 136
Tsunamis	p. 146
The Future	p. 152
Index	p. 158
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