A breathtakingly illustrated, fascinating exploration of the mysteries of weather and its impact on our world. From earliest times, people have tried to predict the weather--and escape its wrath. In spite of our sophisticated technology today, daily weather conditions still occasionally confound expert forecasts. What's more, weather in one of its extreme moods, like a hurricane or tornado, still has the force to wreck homes, disrupt power, food and water supplies and wreak havoc in our world. How does the weather work? What separates rainy drizzle from deluges, and gentle breezes from catastrophic typhoons? How does weather drive the cycle of the seasons? How does it shape life in different climates? How is our climate changing? The Weather and Its Secrets explores such intriguing questions. Brimming with breathtaking illustrations and fascinating facts, this book delves into the wonders of weather and reveals its pivotal role in our planet.
- Air Power: The furies of hurricanes have been clocked at speeds of 200 mph.
- Hot Spots: California's Death Valley sizzles with temperatures of 134 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Desert Floods: Torrential downpours have even visited the heart of the Kalahari desert.
- Air Power: The furies of hurricanes have been clocked at speeds of 200 mph.
- Hot Spots: California's Death Valley sizzles with temperatures of 134 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Desert Floods: Torrential downpours have even visited the heart of the Kalahari desert.
