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Bezig met laden... Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes (editie 2005)door Kerry Emanuel (Auteur)
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Imagine standing at the center of a Roman coliseum that is 20 miles across, with walls that soar 10 miles into the sky, towering walls with cascades of ice crystals falling along its brilliantly white surface. That's what it's like to stand in the eye of a hurricane. In Divine Wind, Kerry Emanuel, one of the world's leading authorities on hurricanes, gives us an engaging account of these awe-inspiring meteorological events, revealing how hurricanes and typhoons have literally altered human history, thwarting military incursions and changing the course of explorations. Offering an account of the physics of the tropical atmosphere, the author explains how such benign climates give rise to the most powerful storms in the world and tells what modern science has learned about them. Interwoven with this scientific account are descriptions of some of the most important hurricanes in history and relevant works of art and literature. For instance, he describes the 17th-century hurricane that likely inspired Shakespeare's The Tempest and that led to the British colonization of Bermuda. We also read about the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, by far the worst natural calamity in U.S. history, with a death toll between 8,000 and 12,000 that exceeded the San Francisco earthquake, the Johnstown Flood, and the Okeechobee Hurricane co Boasting more than one hundred color illustrations, frommbined. Boasting more than one hundred color illustrations, from ultra-modern Doppler imagery to classic paintings by Winslow Homer, Divine Wind captures the profound effects that hurricanes have had on humanity. Its fascinating blend of history, science, and art will appeal to weather junkies, science buffs, and everyone who read Isaac's Storm. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)551.55Natural sciences and mathematics Earth sciences & geology Geology, Hydrology Meteorology Meteorology; Climate StormsLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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The book is easy to read, even for a lay person. The technical chapters sometimes become too much so, but it is easy enough to skim the hard parts and quickly arrive at the clearly explained conclusion or point. The prose chapters are well-written. The storm aspects are pointed out (usually having been explained in some detail in an earlier chapter), but the most impressive part of these sections are the details relating to the effect on the local populations. The contributing factors to large loss of life and property are explained. The aftermath stories are often moving, and are accompanied by stunning photos of more recent events.
The only disappointment in this book for me, in light of our recent collective memories, is that it was published just before Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August, 2005 so no mention could be made of it here. This book ought to delight anyone who is fascinated by weather and storms, and those who, like me, are just geeky enough to enjoy being impressed by the vastness and power of our world. ( )