Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
Hurricane and tornado Eyewitness hurricane & tornado Eyewitness hurricane and tornado
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At head of title: Eyewitness Includes bibliographical references (page 68) and index
Contents:
Weather folklore Early forecasts What is extreme weather? Extreme causes Severe winds Thunderous storms Twisting tornadoes Tornado force Measuring tornadoes Lightning strikes Hailstorms Hurrican alert Devastation Hurricane strikes Fog and smog High seas Snowstorms Avalanche Floods and landslides Heat waves Deadly droughts Polar extremes Weather watch Disaster relief Nature's survivors Climate change El Niño Freaky conditions Beyond Earth Did you know? Timeline Find out more