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The Tornado: Nature'S Ultimate Windstorm
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Tornadoes Occur In Every State In The Union, And Each Region Of The Nation Has Its Unique Tornado Season. The Most Intense Tornadoes Can Carry Automobiles A Halfmile And Level A Well Built Home. Some Tornadoes Have Crossed Mountains, Seemingly Unimpeded. Some Have Lasted More Than An Hour, Scouring The Earth With Wind Speeds Of 250 Miles Per Hour. Nor Are Tornadoes Unique To The United States. In Bangladesh, For Example, They Have Killed A Thousand People In A Single Swath.Filled With Dramatic Accounts Of Tornado Touchdowns, This Book Addresses The Whirlwind Of Questions Surrounding The Phenomenon Of The Tornado. How Often Does A Tornado Hit A Particular Location? How Fast Are The Winds? Do Tornadoes Really Seek Out Trailer Parks? Can They Actually Defeather A Chicken? How Many Tornadoes Hit The United States Every Year? How Big Can Tornadoes Grow? Thomas P. Grazulis, A Tornado Research Meteorologist And Founder Of The Tornado Project, Has Been A Consultant For Television Specials, Including Cyclone (National Geographic), Target Tornado (The Weather Channel), Forces Of Nature (Cbs), And Others, Helping Provide Answers To These Questions For The General Public. Here He Sets The Record Straight About Tornado Risk, The Fujita Scale, And The Number Of Tornadoes Occurring Annually. He Also Sheds Light On Misconceptions And Contradictory Theories About Tornadoes. Recreating The Incredible Drama So Often Accompanying Interactions Between People And Tornadoes, The Tornado: Nature'S Ultimate Windstorm Provides Detailed Meteorological And Statistical Information On These Marvels Of Nature, Among The Most Fascinating Scientific Puzzles On The Planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm'? A: The book explores tornadoes, covering their formation, behavior, and the impact they have on various regions, as well as answering common questions about tornadoes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Thomas P. Grazulis, a tornado research meteorologist and founder of the Tornado Project.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 324 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a hardcover.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm' published? A: It was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone with no prior knowledge of tornadoes? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to the general public, providing detailed explanations and addressing common misconceptions about tornadoes.
- Q: Does the book include real-life accounts of tornado events? A: Yes, it includes dramatic accounts of tornado touchdowns and interactions between people and tornadoes.
- Q: What topics related to tornadoes does the book cover? A: It covers topics like tornado frequency, wind speeds, the Fujita Scale, misconceptions, and statistical information about tornadoes.
- Q: Is there a specific tornado season mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses how each region in the United States has its unique 'tornado season'.