Dangerous Weather — Tornadoes

Author: [British] Michael Arambe, Compiler
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Fans of the movie Tornado must still remember the thrilling scenes of cars and animals flying through the air, and debris raining down like a storm! This book allows you to once again experience the indomitable will of humanity in its struggle against nature. More captivating is the fact that this time, humanity is not facing the miraculous special effects of a movie, but rather the deadly tornado that can truly take lives. In the United States, hundreds of people die each year due to tornado disasters. This book not only takes you to the Tornado Alley in the central-western United States, known for its deadly tornadoes, to observe firsthand how two air masses—one warm and humid from the Gulf of Mexico and the other dry and cold from Canada— combine to form a rising and descending airflow, creating tornadoes that claim countless lives and sweep across the land. Published by Facts On File, the Dangerous Weather series is a science book for a broad readership. Based on continuous revisions and updates, the series provides detailed and thorough introductions to extreme weather and climate events that threaten the Earth's environment and human survival, using a wealth of facts and examples. As a renowned author in the field of climate and weather, Michael Arambe presents authoritative discussions on climate change in vivid and engaging language. The numerous illustrations in the book help readers gain a deep understanding of the impacts of dangerous weather events. Tornadoes occur in many countries around the world, leaving behind countless memories of sorrow and fear throughout history. As part of the series, the book Tornado offers an insightful and fascinating explanation of this weather phenomenon and its massive impact on large-scale regions on Earth. Readers can learn about all the conditions required for tornado formation and how to prepare for them. An international units and conversions table is included at the back of the book. The appendix also recommends a bibliography and articles for further reading. To assist readers in understanding and comprehending the content, the book features special information boxes. Based on a major update from the first edition seven years ago, the revised Tornado covers the following information:
· Conditions for tornado formation
· Famous tornadoes
· Tracking and predicting tornadoes
· Inside a tornado
· Safety during a tornado
· Tornadoes and weather
· Jet streams
· Tornado structure
For readers interested in basic knowledge of the climate system and the impact of climate on the Earth's environment, this series is an excellent choice.