A glossary defines all technical terms. Readers will also gain a better understanding of evacuation procedures and of what to expect in terms of property damages.
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With 40 percent of its residents living in coastal zones, Florida is a state uniquely threatened by hurricanes. A book as fascinating as it is useful, Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms is the definitive reference for the general public, amateur storm trackers, coastal homeowners, and anyone interested in Florida meteorology, written in a style accessible even to young students of Florida weather. Iver W. Duedall is a professor of oceanography and environmental science at the Florida Institute of Technology. By international agreement, Tropical Cyclone is the general term for all cyclone circulations originating over tropical waters, classified by form and intensity. A common phenomenon in the tropics.