Dangerous Ice Storms -- How Ice Storms Form -- Predicting an Ice Storm is Tricky -- Alerts, Warnings, Watches, Oh My! -- Measuring an Ice Storm Isn't Easy -- Ice Storms Are a Terrible Beauty -- Ice Storms Harm Animals -- Ice Storms Happen Around the World -- Cities Fall Victim to Ice -- Ice Plays Havoc on Farms -- The Incredible Ice Storm of 1998 -- Ice Storms and Climate Change -- Staying Safe in an Ice Storm -- Glossary -- Read More -- Index -- About the Author.
Summary:
"Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by ice storms in 12 in-depth chapters that include freezing rain, forecasting, and harm to power lines, trees, and animals. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.