The Geography of Risk: Epic Storms, Rising Seas, and the Cost of America's Coasts

by Gilbert M. Gaul

Book Overview

This century has seen the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history--but who bears the brunt of these monster storms?

Consider this: Five of the most expensive hurricanes in history have made landfall since 2005: Katrina ($160 billion), Ike ($40 billion), Sandy ($72 billion), Harvey ($125 billion), and Maria ($90 billion). With more property than ever in harm's way, and the planet and oceans warming dangerously, it won't be long before...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374160805
• ISBN13: 9780374160807
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Sarah Crichton Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 8.9"