Books
Hurricane Sandy Book by HSMSE Parent
- Item Number
- 123
- Estimated Value
- 28 USD
- Sold
- 25 USD to SARAH4KIDS
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
Was Hurricane Sandy a freak of nature, or the new normal? Should we have been better prepared for Sandy? Was it a harbinger of things to come as the climate warms? In this fascinating and accessible work of popular science, atmospheric scientist and Columbia University professor Adam Sobel (who is also an HSMSE parent) addresses these questions, combining his deep knowledge of the climate with his firsthand experience of the event itself. Sobel explains the remarkable atmospheric conditions that gave birth to Sandy and determined its path. He gives us insight into the science that led to the accurate forecasts of the storm from genesis to landfall, as well as an understanding of why our meteorological vocabulary failed our leaders in warning us about this unprecedented weather system part hurricane, part winter-type nor'easter, fully deserving of the title "Superstorm." Storm Surge brings together the melting glaciers, the warming oceans, and a broad historical perspective to explain how our changing climate and developing coastlines are making New York and other cities more vulnerable. Engaging, informative, and timely, Sobel's book provokes us to think differently about how we can better prepare for the storms in our future.
Donated By:
Adam Sobel
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