Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Jennifer M. Collins ,
Robert V. Rohli ,
Charles H. Paxton
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Imprint: University Press of Florida
Weight: 0.430kg
ISBN: 9780813064284
ISBN 10: 0813064287
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 12 March 2019
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A valuable introductory resource for any individual investigating Florida's weather and weather systems. - Choice
"A valuable introductory resource for any individual investigating Florida's weather and weather systems."""" - Choice"
A valuable introductory resource for any individual investigating Florida's weather and weather systems. --Choice
Author Information
Jennifer M. Collins is associate professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida. Robert V. Rohli, professor at Louisiana State University, is coauthor of Louisiana Weather and Climate. Charles H. Paxton is an American Meteorological Society certified consulting meteorologist.
