Hurricanes: Natures Fury

At a glance..

There are no other storms like hurricanes on earth. Views of hurricanes from satellites located thousands of miles above the earth show how unique these powerful, tightly coiled weather systems are. This is a preparedness guide for hurricanes.

The details..

"Hurricanes: A Preparedness Guide" is a comprehensive resource for anyone living in areas prone to tropical cyclones. The book covers everything from the basics of hurricane formation to more advanced topics such as storm surge and tornadoes that can accompany these powerful storms.

The guide explains how hurricanes develop over warm ocean waters through contact with moisture by evaporation from sea surfaces. It also details the conditions required for a disturbance to strengthen into a hurricane including bands of thunderstorms forming near an inward spiraling wind pattern at ocean surface levels.

Readers will learn about different types of tropical cyclones ranging from Tropical Depression (38 mph or less) to Hurricane (74 mph or higher). The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is explained in detail along with examples of damage caused by each category.

Finally, this guide outlines measures individuals should take before during and after a hurricane strikes. This includes evacuation plans; preparing emergency kits containing food water clothing first aid supplies important documents etc.; securing homes against high winds flooding etc.; staying informed via radio TV internet social media etc.; avoiding downed power lines standing water animals snakes insects other hazards; seeking medical attention if necessary.