Hurricanes: Their Nature and Impact on Society

by Roger A. Pielke Sr., Pielke, R A Peilke Sr., et al.

Losses to hurricanes in the 1990s total more than those incurred in the 1970s and 1980s combined, even after adjusting for inflation. This has led many to mistakenly conclude that severe hurricanes are becoming more frequent. In fact, according to recent research, the past few decades have seen a decrease in the frequency of severe storms and 1991 to 1994 was the quietest in at least 50 years. It does mean, however, that the world today is more vulnerable...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471973548
• ISBN13: 9780471973546
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"