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| Title: | Hurricanes
: Background, History & Bibliography |
| Author: | Paul V Kislow (ed) |
| ISBN: | 1594547270 : 9781594547270 |
| Illustrations: | tables & charts |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 180x260mm |
| Pages: | 264 |
| Weight: | .788 Kg. |
| Published: | Nova Science Publishers - January 2008 |
| List Price: | 23.5 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Atmospheric disturbances (storms; hurricanes; torn |
A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral around a relative calm centre known as the "eye." The "eye" is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400 miles. As a hurricane approaches, the skies will begin to darken and winds will grow in strength. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring torrential rains, high winds, and storm surges. A single hurricane can last for more than 2 weeks over open waters and can run a path across the entire length of the eastern seaboard. August and September are peak months during the hurricane season that lasts from 1 June to 30 November. This book presents the facts and history of hurricanes.
Preface; FAQ’s; Hurricane History; Hurricane Preparation; Hurricanes Versus Tornadoes; Bibliography; Index.
