Hurricanes: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition (Contemporary World Issues)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (707 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851096477 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 412 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Violent Nature Dr. P. R. Lewis It was a pleasure to read this book on hurricanes by Fitzpatrick. It provides a compendium of facts and figures about this terrifying natural phenomenon which has killed many and destroyed property everywhere it strikes. Much has been learned in recent years with satellite coverage and instrumental direct measurements of temperatures and pressure developed with hurricanes, their birth in the tropical seas and growth before final decay. A hurricane is a kind of gigantic heat engine where water evaporation creates an intense system
Patrick J. His published works include the first edition of ABC-CLIO's Hurricanes.. Fitzpatrick is associate research professor of meteorology in the GeoResources Institute, Stennis Space Center, at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
"Written in a readable style, with occasional technical overtones, the book follows the series' format, with chapters on problems and solutions, a global perspective, a chronology, biographical sketches, facts and data, and lists of organizations and print and nonprint resources." - SciTech Book News
From killer storms to their implications for the insurance premiums of U.S. residents, this much-awaited update explores the ecological, social, and economic consequences of hurricanes and their effects on both coastal and inland areas.• A unique three-part chronology of the science of hurricanes, from the time of Sir Isaac Newton to the latest discoveries in quantitative climatology• A thorough description of the key government agencies and other bodies concerned with the preparation for, study, and forecasting of hurricanes