ABSTRACT

First published in 1990, this book describes the nature of the hurricane, one of the world's most dangerous weather hazards. It examines the formation, development, movement, and impact of these tropical cyclones, and assess the ability of science to describe, forecast, and control them.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|27 pages

Geographic and seasonal distribution

chapter 2|16 pages

Mechanisms of formation and development

chapter 3|10 pages

Controls on tropical cyclone movement

chapter 4|30 pages

Impacts

chapter 5|13 pages

Tropical cyclone tracks