Historic Storms of the North Sea, British Isles and Northwest Europe
by
Hubert Lamb
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0521619319
ISBN-13
9780521619318
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 17th, 2005
Print length
228 Pages
Weight
588 grams
Dimensions
29.70 x 21.00 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Meteorology & climatologyMeteorology and climatology
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This provides a unique study of the great wind storms that have affected the British Isles and the seas and coasts of Northwest Europe over the last 500 years. Almost all the storms since about 1700 are reported with meteorological maps and wind strength estimates and measurements. Trends and variations are also examined.
This book is a unique study of the great wind storms of the last 500 years that have affected the British Isles and the seas and coasts of northwest Europe. This is the only region for which there is sufficient information available in archives to make such a study possible. Almost all the storms since about 1700 are reported with meteorological maps and wind strength estimates and measurements. The book also looks at trends and secular variations and the impact of these great storms on seafarers, local populations and the landscape. The book will be of value to scientists, engineers, historians, economists and conservationists.
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