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

Mogil, H. Michael

 
9781579128340: Extreme Weather: Understanding the Science of Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, Heat Waves, Snow Storms, Global Warming, and Other Atmospheric Disturbances

Synopsis

Extreme Weather is a detailed, visually stunning examination of our planet's most devastating natural events including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tidal waves, tornadoes, severe winds, heat waves, and more. Organized by weather event, and with hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, it explains to us exactly how meteorological systems work and addresses the impact human activity has had in altering both weather and climate.

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About the Author

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.

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