How to Survive a Hurricane by Call Number: GF 86 .A227 2019ISBN: 1532123264Publication Date: 2018-08-01Location: Waycross
Florida Disasters by Call Number: F 311.6 .W749 2017ISBN: 9781493028740Publication Date: 2017-05-01Location: Waycross
Natural Disasters by Call Number: QC 941.3 .C57 2021ISBN: 1617147753Publication Date: 2011-01-01Location: Online Access, Waycross
Severe Weather Flying by
Meteorologist, flight instructor, weather research and engineering test pilot Dennis Newton speaks pilot-to-pilot in this valuable guide on detecting, avoiding, and escaping severe weather. He believes that by understanding the science, pilots can truly lessen their chances of encountering thunderstorms and other severe conditions. A valuable resource for more than 30 years, in this Fourth Edition the author introduces the latest modern weather prediction models and technology, with instruction on how every pilot can use them to their advantage. Newton offers rational guidance to pilots, built upon a lifetime of experience and expertise, with detailed descriptions of the types of weather hazardous to flight. He also examines the capabilities and limitations of airplanes and equipment in weather encounters--all of which have been updated to the latest standards of research and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Meteorology can be a tough "language" to crack, but Newton translates the most crucial principles pilots can use to fly more wisely in weather. Severe Weather Flying is as valuable for seasoned veterans as for relative newcomers, and applicable to VFR, IFR, piston, turbine, low- and high-altitude operations.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 1619544148Publication Date: 2016-12-06
Climate Change and Extreme Storms by
Extreme storms like hurricanes and blizzards are happening more often. Is this because of climate change? Read this book to discover the relationship between storms and climate change. You can find out more about what scientists and engineers are doing to address climate issues and what you can do to help.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 1541545915Publication Date: 2019-01-01
Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters by
Australia is a vast land in which weather varies significantly in different parts of the continent. Recent extreme weather events in Australia, such as the Queensland floods and Victorian bushfires, are brutal reminders of nature's devastating power. Is global warming increasing the rate of natural disasters? What part do La Niña and El Niño play in the extreme weather cycle? Cyclones, floods, severe storms, bushfires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis – what are the natural and man-made causes of these phenomena, how predictable are they, and how prepared are we for the impacts of natural disasters at a national and global level? This book examines the causes of severe and extreme weather in Australia, and explores the nation's history of natural disasters and their impact on humans and the environment.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781921507656Publication Date: 2017
- TornadoThe last five years have seen rapid developments in camera technology. The result is a wealth of new footage capturing incredible natural phenomena, up close and in stunning detail. This rich seam of filmed material has become an invaluable resource for scientists, pushing their research into uncharted territory. Dangerous Earth delves into this fantastic bank of footage to uncover the latest scientific advances, with each episode focusing on a different subject – volcanoes, auroras, avalanches, icebergs, hurricanes and lightning. Back in the studio, some of the world’s top scientists conduct intriguing experiments and unpack the findings from this spectacular visual database, bringing the science to life in an entertaining and accessible way.Dr Helen Czerski peers into the heart of the storm to find out how advances in technology are giving new insight into tornadoes - the fastest winds on the planet. From the breathtaking footage that capture the extreme weather events that produce them, to the latest experiments investigating their incredible destructive power, Helen discovers how our increasing understanding of the subtle changes deep within a storm is improving our ability to predict when and where these devastating beasts will strike.
- Why do Some People Ignore Severe Weather Warnings?When severe weather is in the forecast, what makes you decide to act on or disregard the warning? Social psychologists are studying what makes people take action or ignore warnings during severe weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms and wildfires.
- Two Severe Storms, Two Different Safety DirectionsTornadoes and flash floods can happen at the same time. But the safety instructions for what you’re supposed to do during each one often contradict one another. Now meteorologists and social scientists are working together to identify when these two severe weather events occur together and how best to communicate that information to the public.