Hurricanes Typhoons And Other Tropical Cyclones

Author : Richard J. Murnane,Kam-biu Liu
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231509286

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Hurricanes and Typhoons by Richard J. Murnane,Kam-biu Liu Pdf

This book surveys the past, present, and potential future variability of hurricanes and typhoons on a variety of timescales using newly developed approaches based on geological and archival records, in addition to more traditional approaches based on the analysis of the historical record of tropical cyclone tracks. A unique aspect of the book is that it provides an overview of the developing field of paleotempestology, which uses geological, biological, and documentary evidence to reconstruct prehistoric changes in hurricane landfall. The book also presents a particularly wide sampling of ongoing efforts to extend the best track data sets using historical material from many sources, including Chinese archives, British naval logbooks, Spanish colonial records, and early diaries from South Carolina. The book will be of particular interest to tropical meteorologists, geologists, and climatologists as well as to the catastrophe reinsurance industry, graduate students in meteorology, and public employees active in planning and emergency management.

Author : David Longshore
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781438118796

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Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones, New Edition by David Longshore Pdf

Presents a detailed encyclopedia of named hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones, descriptions of storm activity, definitions of meteorological terms, and more.

Author : Neil Morris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Cyclones
ISBN : 0716698080

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Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Other Tropical Cyclones by Neil Morris Pdf

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cyclones
ISBN : 071669817X

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Hurricanes, Typhoons, & Other Tropical Cyclones by Anonim Pdf

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Horace R. Byers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1065006936

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Compendium of Meteorology by Horace R. Byers Pdf

Author : David Longshore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 0816062951

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Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones by David Longshore Pdf

An A-to-Z reference to hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tropical storms contains four hundred entries that detail the science, history, and social impact of these severe weather phenomena.

Author : David Longshore
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781438195957

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Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones, Third Edition by David Longshore Pdf

Praise for the previous edition: "...a strong pick for any collection strong in weather science at the high school or college levels."—Midwest Book Review "The entries in the encyclopedia make great reading...has considerable merit and most libraries will want to purchase the volume for their reference collections."—American Reference Books Annual "...comprehensive, highly readable...Recommended."—Choice "...a fact-filled work with articles that are informative and accessible to both student and lay reader...a reasonable and worthwhile investment for both academic and public libraries...larger libraries may want this title for their circulating collections as well."—Against the Grain Now in its third edition, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all major aspects of tropical cyclone activity. Hundreds of extensively cross-referenced A-to-Z entries detail cyclonic storms in meteorology, history, and culture, along with accessible definitions of technical terms and engaging narratives that capture the dramatic intensity of tropical storms, hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones and the devastation and loss that often resulted. Hurricanes Andrew, Dean, Felix, Gilbert, Wilma, Sandy, and Maria are covered in detail in this comprehensive reference, as well as the most destructive and deadly tropical cyclone witnessed in the United States in the last 50 years—Hurricane Katrina.

Author : Anne Collett,Russell McDougall,Sue Thomas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783319415161

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Tracking the Literature of Tropical Weather by Anne Collett,Russell McDougall,Sue Thomas Pdf

This book tracks across history and cultures the ways in which writers have imagined cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons, collectively understood as “tropical weather.” Historically, literature has drawn upon the natural world for its store of symbolic language and technical device, making use of violent storms in the form of plot, drama, trope, and image in order to highlight their relationship to the political, social, and psychological realms of human affairs. Charting this relationship through writers such as Joseph Conrad, Herman Melville, Gisèle Pineau, and other writers from places like Australia, Japan, Mauritius, the Caribbean, and the Philippines, this ground-breaking collection of essays illuminates the specificities of the ways local, national, and regional communities have made sense and even relied upon the literary to endure the devastation caused by deadly tropical weather.

Author : World Book
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0716694816

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Hurricanes, Typhoons, & Other Tropical Cyclones by World Book Pdf

Students learn about notable natural disasters, both recent and in the distant past. These books will encourage classroom discussion of natural disasters, the science behind them, and how societies cope with them.

Author : Roland Stull
Publisher : Sundog Publishing, LLC
Page : 942 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 0888652836

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Practical Meteorology by Roland Stull Pdf

A quantitative introduction to atmospheric science for students and professionals who want to understand and apply basic meteorological concepts but who are not ready for calculus.

Author : Johnny C. L. Chan,Jeffrey D. Kepert
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814293488

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Global Perspectives on Tropical Cyclones by Johnny C. L. Chan,Jeffrey D. Kepert Pdf

Pt. I. Theory of tropical cyclones. ch. 1. Tropical cyclone structure and dynamics / Jeffrey D. Kepert. ch. 2. Tropical cyclone formation / Kevin J. Tory and William M. Frank. ch. 3. Air-sea interactions in tropical cyclones / Lynn K. Shay. ch. 4. Movement of tropical cyclones / Johnny C.L. Chan. ch. 5. The extratropical transition of tropical cyclones : structural characteristics, downstream impacts, and forecast challenges / Patrick A. Harr -- pt. II. Observations of tropical cyclones. ch. 6. Observing and analyzing the near-surface wind field in tropical cyclones / Mark D. Powell. ch. 7. Satellite observations of tropical cyclones / Christopher Velden and Jeffrey Hawkins. ch. 8. Aircraft observations of tropical cyclones / Sim D. Aberson [und weitere] -- pt. III. Climate variations of tropical cyclone activity. ch. 9. Tropical cyclones and climate change : a review / Thomas Knutson, Chris Landsea and Kerry Emanuel -- pt. IV. Forecasting of tropical cyclones. ch. 10. Track and structure forecasts of tropical cyclones / Julian Heming and Jim Goerss. ch. 11. The influence of natural climate variability on tropical cyclones, and seasonal forecasts of tropical cyclone activity / Suzana J. Camargo [und weitere] -- pt. V. Hydrological aspects of tropical cyclones. ch. 12. Storm surge modeling and applications in coastal areas / Shishir K. Dube [und weitere] -- pt. VI. Societal impacts of tropical cyclones. ch. 13. Disaster mitigation and societal impacts / David King, Jim Davidson and Linda Anderson-Berry

Author : James P. Terry
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387715438

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Tropical Cyclones by James P. Terry Pdf

This original book describes the behavior of tropical cyclones in the South Pacific. It investigates the broad range of disturbance effects these violent storms have on the physical environments of the islands that lie in their path and the people who live on them. It is the first book to link these two themes – the characteristics of cyclones and their landscape impacts. Examples and illustrations are drawn widely from across the region, resulting in a highly readable volume.

Author : Godwell Nhamo,Kaitano Dube
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030742621

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Cyclones in Southern Africa by Godwell Nhamo,Kaitano Dube Pdf

The subject of tropical cyclones in Southern Africa, also known as hurricanes or typhoons in other regions of the world, has been growing over the past few decades. However, there is still limited literature on foundational and fundamental topics on the matter. To this end, this book addresses this gap, citing some examples from both historic and recent tropical cyclones. The book presents meteorological and climatic aspects of tropical cyclones, including reviews on forecasting, warning message dissemination and public response aspects of early warning systems with a focus on the Tropical Cyclones Idai and Kenneth. Fundamentals in disaster risk reduction (DRR) are also discussed moving from the provisions of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005–2015), to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030). Climate change issues are central to the publication, as well as the role of information and communication technologies in DRR and management. The book also tackles some challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of regional legal and institutional frameworks on DRR. The book comes as part of a series with three volumes. The other volumes include “Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol. 1: Interfacing the Catastrophic Impact of Cyclone Idai with SDGs in Zimbabwe” and “Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol 3: Implications for the Sustainable Development Goals”. To this end, this book is suitable as a read for several professionals and disciplines such as tourism and hospitality studies, economics, sustainable development, development studies, environmental sciences, arts, geography, life sciences, politics, planning and public health.

Author : Richard Anthes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781935704287

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Tropical Cyclones by Richard Anthes Pdf

Tropical Cyclones and hurricanes, long feared for the death and destruction that often accompanies them, are among the most fascinating of atmospheric phenomena. Created by thermodynamic processes, they unleash vast amounts of energy and influence a wide variety of natural processes along their paths. Richard Anthes tells the story of tropical cyclones creation and destruction, of meteorology's successes in understanding, modeling and predicting their behavior, and of the attempts to modify them. The book begins with a lively introduction to hurricanes, their awesome power, and their effects on individuals and societies in the past and present. The characteristics of the mature hurricane are revealed by consideration of rawinsonde, aircraft and satellite data. The physical processes responsible for the development and maintenance of tropical cyclones are treated comprehensively, and illustrated with both qualitative and quantitative examples. The role of the planetary boundary layer, cumulus convection and radiation are all discussed in detail. Progress in numerical simulation of tropical cyclones is carefully reviewed. Modern, three-dimensional models succeed in simulating observed features such as the eye and spiral rain bands and in predicting storm motion over time intervals of three days. Current capabilities to predict and modify hurricanes and tropical cyclones are fully examined. The methods and difficulties of operational forecasting, the economic aspects of storm predictions, and the trends in accuracy of offical forecasts are all considered. The potential benefits and scientific problems associated with hurricane modification are discussed as part of a review of experimental and theoretical results on the consquences of seeding hurricane clouds. A unique feature of the book is a thorough treatment of the interactions between storm and ocean, with both observations and thery being integrated to provide a complete description.

Author : Puri Reena I
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9788179931806

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Nature's Fury by Puri Reena I Pdf

Wind is one of the strongest forces of nature. Its energy can be harnessed and used in many ways. But uncontrolled wind can create havoc. The faster it moves, the stronger it gets; blowing away everything in its path — trees, houses, buildings and people. As it moves around the earth it shows its destructive nature through storms, cyclones and tornadoes. How does wind turn itself into a whirling pillar filled with thunderstorms? What can we do to protect ourselves from this disaster? Read this book to find out.