Florida Weather

Author : Jennifer M. Collins
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813052882
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Weather and Climate written by Jennifer M. Collins and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Author : Morton D. Winsberg
Publisher : Sage Library of Social Researc
ISBN 13 : 9780813009896
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Weather written by Morton D. Winsberg and published by Sage Library of Social Researc. This book was released on 1990 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book where the weather of Florida is explained in details.

Author : Stewart Dunaway
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359481663
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Central Florida Weather - Hurricanes and Great Freezes: A Historical Overview written by Stewart Dunaway and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-18 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides general history on the tropical cyclones and great freezes that impacted - Central Florida. General history means a brief overview using primary (accurate) information to define (as best as can be found) each event - be that hurricane/tropical storm or freeze/snow storm. Orlando, Florida was my home town, and the general landscape was changed by a sequential set of killer freezes. From orange groves to subdivisions - these weather events certainly altered the State. When researching cold weather events, it was interesting to find a number of snow storms that impacted both Central Florida as well as the entire state. Information was found for cold-weather from 1765 and ends in 1991. As to tropical systems, the data was more difficult to find, but includes a few older storms from 1871 and ends in 1995.

Author : Morton D. Winsberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813026848
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Weather written by Morton D. Winsberg and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weather is a collection of dynamic natural processes and we can explain its characteristics better today than even a decade ago. In this second edition of his popular account of Florida weather, Morton Winsberg provides the latest information on the state's atmospheric phenomena. His expanded coverage includes the El Nino Southern Oscillation; weather extremes and long-term climate change; the rise of urban heat islands; global climatic change and its possible impact on Florida; and an analysis of Hurricane Andrew, the most destructive weather event in the history of the United States.

Author : Carl Hiaasen
Publisher : Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
ISBN 13 : 0307767418
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stormy Weather written by Carl Hiaasen and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A hilarious and scathing novel from the author of Squeeze Me about a crazed and determined man who has devoted his strange existence to saving southern Florida from con artists and carpetbaggers after a hurricane hits. "Hysterically funny…. Hiaasen at his satirical best." —USA Today When a ferocious hurricane rips through southern Florida, insurance fraudsters, amateur occultists, and ex-cons waste no time in swarming over the disaster area. And caught in the middle are Max and Bonnie Lamb, honeymooners who abandon their Disney World plans to witness the terrible devastation. But when Max vanishes, Bonnie, aided by a mysterious young man with a tranquilizer gun and a roomful of human skulls, has to follow her only clue: a runaway monkey.

Author : Florida Climate Florida Climate Institute
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979091046
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida's Climate written by Florida Climate Florida Climate Institute and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida's climate has been and continues to be one of its most important assets. It has enabled the growth of many major industries, including tourism and agriculture, which now rank at the top of Florida's diverse economic activities. Our state's climate enables its native ecosystems to flourish and attract citizens from around the world. The dependencies of Florida's society and ecosystems on climate are widely recognized and generally taken for granted. However, we now know that climate around the world is changing. Questions arise about whether or not Florida's climate is changing, how rapidly these changes might occur, and how Florida may adapt to anticipated changes and help mitigate the rates of change. This book provides a thorough review of the current state of research on Florida's climate, including physical climate benchmarks; climate prediction, projection, and attribution; and the impacts of climate and climate change on the people and natural resources of Florida. The editors have gathered more than 90 researchers at universities across the state and beyond to address important topics such as sea level rise, water resources, and how climate affects various sectors, including energy, agriculture, forestry, tourism, and insurance. This volume offers accessible, accurate information for students, policymakers, and the general public. About the Editors: Eric P. Chassignet is a professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science and director of the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies at Florida State University. James W. Jones is a distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida. Vasubandhu Misra is an associate professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science and the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies at Florida State University. Jayantha Obeysekera is the chief modeler at the South Florida Water Management District. About the Florida Climate Institute: The Florida Climate Institute (FCI) is a multi-disciplinary network of scientists working to achieve a better understanding of climate variability and change. The FCI has ten member universities - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU); Florida Atlantic University (FAU); the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT); Florida International University (FIU); Florida State University (FSU); Nova Southeastern University (NSU); the University of Central Florida (UCF); the University of Florida (UF); the University of Miami (UM); and the University of South Florida (USF). doi:10.17125/fci2017

Author : United States. Weather Bureau
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Climatological Data written by United States. Weather Bureau and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 830 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monthly Weather Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Florida Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: