Tornadoes.
Título:
Tornadoes.
Resumen:
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index".
Fecha de publicación como intervalo:
2008
SERIES_EPSB:
Descripción física:
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 28 cm.
Contenido:
What is a tornado? -- First signs of a tornado -- The 2006 tornado outbreak -- Supercell storms -- Anatomy of a tornado -- Waterspouts -- Tornado alley -- The super tornado outbreak -- Tornado damage -- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999 -- City disasters -- The tri-state tornado, 1925 -- Around the world -- Other hazards -- Tracking and forecasting -- Storm chasers -- Tornado watch and warning -- Shelter from the storm -- Emergency services.
Autor corporativo añadido:
ISBN:
9780716698135
Información de publicación:
Chicago : World Book, c2008.
