paleoclimatology

Detailed illustrations and photographs, interesting sidebars, and the topical narrative of this volume examine the conditions associated with different types of weather and the methods used to measure and forecast weather data.

Argues that the earth is likely to go through a severe climate change in the near future, explains how that climate shift will impact modern life, and describes how the planet has been affected by climate shifts in the past.

Outlines the science of hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones, presenting the Saffir-Simpson Scale; describes December 1974's Cyclone Tracy, August 1991's Hurricane Andrew, and October 2004's Typhoon Tokage; and explains how to stay safe when one of these storms is coming.