Author: Vega, Manuel Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers ISBN: 0763791628 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 368
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Louisiana Weather And Climate Details The How And The Who Of Annual And Seasonal Weather Episodes Seen In The State Of Louisiana, Including Tropical Depressions, Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, Severe Thunderstorms, Lightning, Heavy Rainfall, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Economically Devastating Freezes. The Frequency And Variety Of Severe And Extreme Weather Is Higher Than In Most Other Regions Of The Country, Making It Exciting Reading Not Only For Students, But Also For The General Reader Interested In Weather And Climate. This Concise Volume Is Written At A Level Accessible To All Readers, Including Beginning Students In Meteorology And Climatology Courses. It Explains The Concepts Without Employing High Levels Of Mathematical Calculations Or Scientific Discourse. It Also Addresses The Effects That Climate Change Is Likely To Have On Louisiana With Examples Related To Rising Sea Levels, Increased Frequency And Severity Of Storms, And Much More. The Text Goes On To Outline How These Weather Phenomena Will Affect The Flora, Fauna, And Human Population Of The Region.
Author: Shirley Laska Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030272052 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 361
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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book takes an in-depth look at Louisiana as a state which is ahead of the curve in terms of extreme weather events, both in frequency and magnitude, and in its responses to these challenges including recovery and enhancement of resiliency. Louisiana faced a major tropical catastrophe in the 21st century, and experiences the fastest rising sea level. Weather specialists, including those concentrating on sea level rise acknowledge that what the state of Louisiana experiences is likely to happen to many more, and not necessarily restricted to coastal states. This book asks and attempts to answer what Louisiana public officials, scientists/engineers, and those from outside of the state who have been called in to help, have done to achieve resilient recovery. How well have these efforts fared to achieve their goals? What might these efforts offer as lessons for those states that will be likely to experience enhanced extreme weather? Can the challenges of inequality be truly addressed in recovery and resilience? How can the study of the Louisiana response as a case be blended with findings from later disasters such as New York/New Jersey (Hurricane Sandy) and more recent ones to improve understanding as well as best adaptation applications – federal, state and local?
Author: Shirley Laska Publisher: ISBN: 9781013276347 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 362
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Earth sciences; Natural disasters; Climate change; Coasts; Environmental management; Environmental law; Environmental policy; Social justice; Human rights This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
Author: Jennifer M. Collins Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 0813052882 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 297
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"An outstanding explanation of Florida weather and climate processes and phenomena. A valuable read for all residents of the Sunshine State who spend time outdoors or on the water."—Jason C. Senkbeil, University of Alabama "A unique and detailed overview of Florida weather as it relates to both small and large scale atmospheric circulations. A must-read for those interested in what makes Florida’s weather so interesting."—Steven Lazarus, Florida Institute of Technology Florida is home to two of the world’s major types of climate—tropical wet-dry and humid subtropical. It ranks among the top states for tornadoes and is more frequently affected by lightning and thunderstorms than any other state. Florida is vulnerable to fog, drought, and wildfires. And it is notorious for its most prominent natural event—the hurricane. This book explores the conditions, forces, and processes behind Florida’s surprisingly varied and dynamic weather. The authors discuss Florida’s location, landscape, and population, as well as the position of the sun and the importance of evaporation and condensation. They explain the influence of atmospheric circulation patterns such as the Hadley Cell, the Coriolis force, and the Bermuda-Azores High. They also describe the qualities of cold, warm, stationary, and occluded fronts and how they generate precipitation and freezes. In addition to revealing why severe weather systems and phenomena like hail and lightning occur, the book also reviews the procedures in place to track and measure these events and warn citizens in danger. Major weather incidents from Florida’s history are narrated, including often overlooked accidents caused by smoke and fog. After showing how climate has changed in the past, the authors look ahead to what further climate change would mean for the future. With many maps, helpful diagrams, and clear explanations, this book is an illuminating and accessible guide to Florida’s dramatic weather and climate.