Book Description
Tornadoes are among the strongest storms in the world. These rapidly rotating columns of air are incredible destructive and can be lethal when they touch the ground. Since the first tornado forecast in 1948, weather forecasters, research meteorologists, and storm chasers have been fascinated by these storms and have studied them intensively in order to gain a better understanding of how they form and to learn how to predict them. Discussing storms from as far afield as Canada, Vietnam, Russia, Australia, and even the U.K., "Tornadoes" describes with vivid illustrations the mechanics and consequences of their destruction and how humans have responded.
Also Recommended: "Volcanoes."
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About the author
H. Michael Mogil is a consulting meteorologist with more than 30 years of experience in meteorological operations and research, program and filed office management and training. He has worked for both the U.S. National Weather Service and in the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service. He has written widely on meteorology both for children and for adults, and has extensive teaching experience.
