Storms, Violent Winds, and Earth's Atmosphere

Dynamic Earth

Whether ruining a commute or devastating entire homes and countries, inclement weather has the power to capture attention and headlines in a way few other topics can. While storms can be sudden or unexpected, the atmospheric conditions that produce them, as well as other kinds of weather--violent and otherwise--are in place and churning well before the full range of their effects can be felt. This book examines the science that gives us a greater understanding of the patterns that produce hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones, and a host of related conditions. It also discusses another persistent issue of inclement weather, which is how to better predict climactic extremes.

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Series Review: Dynamic Earth
"This series reflects much of Britannica's rigorous academic standards. The books are factually accurate and cover the topics in great depth."
--Library Media Connection
Library Bound Book List: $48.59 / S&L: $41.30
eBook List: $48.59 / S&L: $41.30

Reading Level: 10

Interest Level: 9-12+

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-6153-0114-0
Author : John Rafferty
Copyright : 2011
Language : English
Category : Science, Earth Science
Pages : 256
Trim : 6" x 9"
Dewey : 551.55
Subject : Science, Earth Science
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF051160
Sidebars • Glossary • Index • Appendix • Bibliography • Annotated Illustrations

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