Provides an overview of hurricanes and typhoons, explaining what they are, how they form, why they are so dangerous, what some of the deadliest storms on records have been, how to stay safe, and what can be done to protect cities and people from their destruction.
Looks at the devastation that occurred when superstorm Sandy hit eastern seaboard on the United States in October 2012, describes how it formed, the destruction it caused, and features personal accounts by those who experienced the destruction in many New York City and New Jersey neighborhoods.
"By the time Sandy had hit New York City on October 22, 2012, it had left a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean and the eastern seaboard of the United States. Affecting 24 U.S. states, Sandy is the second-costliest superstorm in United States history. This informative book follows the timeline of the superstorm and features personal accounts by those who experienced the destruction in many New York City and New Jersey neighborhoods. Topics include: - how Superstorm Sandy developed - the response by state and federal relief agencies - the effects on air travel, subway transit, electricity, and the New York Stock Exchange - the recovery and rebuilding"--Provided by publisher.
Looks at what researchers have learned about the causes and consequences of ocean storms, tracing the history of storm forecasting, discussing the environmental impact of ocean storms on land, and offering advice on how to stay safe in an ocean storm.
Explains what disasters are, provides general guidelines for preparing to survive a disaster, and looks at specific courses of action for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and pandemics.
Photographs and text describe the events surrounding the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, describing the clean-up efforts, and discussing the impact of the spill on the local environment and population.
