Download or read book Anatomy of a Hurricane written by Terri Dougherty and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2011 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricanes.
Download or read book Disasters Anatomy of a hurricane written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives an inside look at various kinds of disasters.
Download or read book Anatomy of a Hurricane written by F. G. Walton Smith and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Death from the Sea written by Herbert Molloy Mason and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hurricane Katrina written by Jeremy I. Levitt and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana and Mississippi. The storm devastated the region and its citizens. But its devastation did not reach across racial and class lines equally. In an original combination of research and advocacy, Hurricane Katrina: America s Unnatural Disaster questions the efficacy of the national and global responses to Katrina s central victims, African Americans. This collection of polemical essays explores the extent to which African Americans and others were, and are, disproportionately affected by the natural and manmade forces that caused Hurricane Katrina. Such an engaged study of this tragic event forces us to acknowledge that the ways in which we view our history and life have serious ramifications on modern human relations, public policy, and quality of life.
Download or read book HURRICANE NATURAL DISASTER written by Mohammed Khaja Taskeen Khan and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hurricane is a powerful and destructive natural disaster characterized by intense winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. It is a large-scale cyclonic storm that forms over warm ocean waters in tropical and subtropical regions. Hurricanes are known by different names depending on the region, such as typhoons in the western Pacific Ocean and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. Hurricanes are born from a combination of favorable atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Warm ocean waters provide the energy needed for their formation, while low wind shear and moist air in the upper atmosphere create an environment conducive to their development. As warm air rises from the ocean's surface, it creates an area of low pressure, causing surrounding air to rush in and spiral upward. This upward movement sets the stage for the birth of a hurricane. The anatomy of a hurricane consists of several key features. The eye, located at the center of the storm, is a relatively calm and clear area. Surrounding the eye is the eyewall, where the most intense winds and heaviest rainfall occur. Spiral rain bands extend outward from the eyewall, bringing additional showers and thunderstorms. The size, strength, and duration of a hurricane can vary greatly, with some reaching enormous proportions and sustaining winds exceeding 74 miles per hour (119 kilometers per hour). The impact of a hurricane can be catastrophic. The storm surge, which is a rise in sea level caused by the hurricane's strong winds and low pressure, can inundate coastal areas, causing widespread flooding and coastal erosion. The high winds associated with hurricanes can uproot trees, damage buildings, and lead to widespread power outages. Additionally, the heavy rainfall from hurricanes can trigger flash floods, landslides, and mudslides, further exacerbating the destructive effects. Preparation and response are crucial in mitigating the impact of hurricanes. Early warning systems, meteorological forecasting, and evacuation plans help to protect lives and minimize damage. Government agencies, emergency services, and relief organizations play a vital role in coordinating response efforts and providing assistance to affected communities. The frequency and intensity of hurricanes can be influenced by various factors, including climate patterns, sea surface temperatures, and atmospheric conditions. Climate change is also believed to have an impact on hurricanes, potentially leading to more intense storms and altered storm tracks. Despite the devastation they bring, hurricanes have also shaped and influenced coastal ecosystems and societies. They have contributed to the development of unique natural environments, such as barrier islands and wetlands, and have influenced cultural practices and traditions in affected regions. In conclusion, hurricanes are powerful and complex natural phenomena that pose significant risks to coastal areas. Understanding their formation, behavior, and impacts is essential for effective preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts. By promoting public awareness, investing in scientific research, and implementing resilient infrastructure, societies can strive to minimize the devastating consequences of hurricanes.
Download or read book Hurricanes written by Alvin Silverstein and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Examines the science behind hurricanes, including how and where tropical storms form, the various types of tropical storms, how scientists track hurricanes, and provides hurricane safety tips"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Disasters Anatomy of a shipwreck written by Terri Dougherty and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives an inside look at various kinds of disasters.
Download or read book Anatomy of a Flood written by Terri Dougherty and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes floods, including their causes, prediction, and effects"--
Download or read book Hurricanes written by Gary Jeffrey and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With strong graphics and in spellbinding fashion, Hurricanes will blow away all readers. Setting the stage with concise information on what hurricanes are and how they form, the book goes on to present scenarios from three major hurricanes: the Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 that hit the Florida keys; Hurricane Andrew, which hit south Florida in 1992 and caused devastating damage; and the most recent of these killer storms, Katrina, which hit New Orleans and the Gulf states in August 2005. Readers will feel the winds blowing and see the waters rising as they read about some of natures worst storms.
Download or read book Disasters written by Brenda Z. Guiberson and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of ten well-known catastrophes such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, Brenda Guiberson explores the causes and effects, as well as the local and global reverberations of these calamitous events. Highlighted with photographs and drawings, each compelling account tells the story of destruction and devastation, and most especially, the power of mankind to persevere in the face of adversity.
Download or read book ILO Generic Crisis Response Modules written by and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 2002 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Anatomy of a Tornado written by Terri Dougherty and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tornadoes.
Download or read book Heat Wave written by Eric Klinenberg and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “compelling” story behind the 1995 Chicago weather disaster that killed hundreds—and what it revealed about our broken society (Boston Globe). On July 13, 1995, Chicagoans awoke to a blistering day in which the temperature would reach 106 degrees. The heat index—how the temperature actually feels on the body—would hit 126. When the heat wave broke a week later, city streets had buckled; records for electrical use were shattered; and power grids had failed, leaving residents without electricity for up to two days. By July 20, over seven hundred people had perished—twenty times the number of those struck down by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Heat waves kill more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. Until now, no one could explain either the overwhelming number or the heartbreaking manner of the deaths resulting from the 1995 Chicago heat wave. Meteorologists and medical scientists have been unable to account for the scale of the trauma, and political officials have puzzled over the sources of the city’s vulnerability. In Heat Wave, Eric Klinenberg takes us inside the anatomy of the metropolis to conduct what he calls a “social autopsy,” examining the social, political, and institutional organs of the city that made this urban disaster so much worse than it ought to have been. He investigates why some neighborhoods experienced greater mortality than others, how city government responded, and how journalists, scientists, and public officials reported and explained these events. Through years of fieldwork, interviews, and research, he uncovers the surprising and unsettling forms of social breakdown that contributed to this human catastrophe as hundreds died alone behind locked doors and sealed windows, out of contact with friends, family, community groups, and public agencies. As this incisive and gripping account demonstrates, the widening cracks in the social foundations of American cities made visible by the 1995 heat wave remain in play in America’s cities today—and we ignore them at our peril. Includes photos and a new preface on meeting the challenges of climate change in urban centers “Heat Wave is not so much a book about weather, as it is about the calamitous consequences of forgetting our fellow citizens. . . . A provocative, fascinating book, one that applies to much more than weather disasters.” —Chicago Sun-Times “It’s hard to put down Heat Wave without believing you’ve just read a tale of slow murder by public policy.” —Salon “A classic. I can’t recommend it enough.” —Chris Hayes
Download or read book The Anatomy of a Silent Crisis written by Global Humanitarian Forum and published by Global Humanitarian Forum. This book was released on 2009 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Natural Hazards written by Edward A. Keller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural Hazards focuses on hazards as the interface between humanity and its needs for space and resources, as well as on the ongoing geologic processes of Earth and features many new Canadian examples and discussions while retaining the best U.S. and international illustrations. The third Canadian edition strikes an ideal balance between the scientific and the human aspects of natural hazards, combining basic scientific principles within a solid social framework.
Download or read book In Deep Water written by Peter Lehner and published by OR Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published by OR Books LLC, New York"--T.p. verso.
