Hurricanes

Hurricanes

Grant Kelly

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Grant Kelly
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Historia natural
ISBN:
9798227718938
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Hurricanes: Understanding, Impact, and Mitigation for a Safer FutureThis comprehensive book explores the science of hurricanes, their formation, lifecycle, and the devastating impacts they have on communities, economies, and the environment. From case studies of the deadliest storms in history to personal survival stories, the book delves into the human toll of these powerful natural disasters. It examines how climate change is intensifying hurricanes and highlights global and local efforts to mitigate their impact. Packed with practical preparedness tips and insights into building resilience, this book equips readers with the knowledge to face future hurricanes with confidence. Hurricanes are one of the most powerful and destructive natural forces on Earth. Known for their immense size, violent winds, and torrential rains, hurricanes can devastate entire communities in a matter of hours. They form over warm ocean waters, grow in intensity as they travel, and leave behind a path of destruction when they make landfall.Understanding hurricanes is more important today than ever before. As the global climate continues to change, hurricanes are becoming more frequent and more intense. Rising sea levels and warming ocean temperatures contribute to the perfect conditions for these storms to develop. Recent hurricanes like Katrina, Maria, and Harvey have demonstrated how destructive these storms can be-not only in terms of physical damage, but also in the lasting impact on economies, communities, and ecosystems.This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hurricanes: from how they form, to their impact on society and the environment, and what we can do in the future to mitigate their effects. By understanding these powerful storms, we can prepare for them more effectively and take action to reduce their destructive potential.

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