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Extreme weather [electronic resource] / Tom Streissguth ; Michael E. Mann, consulting editor.

By: Streissguth, Thomas, 1958-.
Contributor(s): Mann, Michael E, 1965- [editor.] | Gale (Firm).
Series: Gale eBooks.Confronting global warming: Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, c2010Description: 1 online resource (116 p.) : col. ill., col. map.ISBN: 9780737755169 (electronic book).Subject(s): Climatic extremes | Climatic changes | WeatherAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Extreme weather.DDC classification: 551.5 Online resources: Available via Gale eBooks. Click here to access
Contents:
Global climate change and extreme weather : an introduction -- Heat waves -- Drought -- Rainfall and flooding -- Hurricanes and tropical cyclones -- Extratropical storms -- Seasonal variability -- Conclusion.
Summary: Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on extreme weather.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Global climate change and extreme weather : an introduction -- Heat waves -- Drought -- Rainfall and flooding -- Hurricanes and tropical cyclones -- Extratropical storms -- Seasonal variability -- Conclusion.

Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on extreme weather.

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