Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Serious storms -- A hurricane forms -- Center of the storm -- The hurricane grows -- Wind and water -- High-tech forecasts -- Watches and warnings -- Get ready! -- A risky choice -- Where and when storms strike -- Extreme hurricanes -- The climate change connection -- Looking ahead.
Summary:
Look at what researchers have learned about the causes and consequences of hurricanes, tracking the formation of hurricanes, discussing the environmental impact of hurricanes on land, offering advice on how to stay safe in a hurricane and much more.
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