Chapter 11: Hurricanes
Destinations
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We have made a concerted effort to search the Web for relevant material, but no matter how hard we try, there will always be more information available than we can possibly examine.
However, the following list contains links to many of the most interesting and informative Web sites related to topics explored in the chapter that we were able to locate. Check them out, but make sure you come back to do more investigating when you're done.
- Current Weather Data (University of Illinois)
- An excellent source for current weather data, including printable maps.
- FAQ: Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Tropical Cyclones
- This site offers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones, and other meteorology related information.
- Hurricane Information (USA Today)
- Here is an excellent site with widespread and in-depth hurricane coverage.
- Hurricanes: On-line Guide
- This site provides an excellent tutorial on various aspects of hurricanes from the University of Illinois.
- Hurricane Storm Warning Center
- An information packed site with several links to hurricane and other storm related pages.
- Hurricane/Tropical Data
- This page provides access to a wealth of hurricane information including satellite images and charts on the track of the storm plus a text based table of tracking information. The table includes position in latitude and longitude, maximum sustained winds in knots, and central pressure in millibars.
- International Hurricane Center
- The International Hurricane Center is an interdisciplinary research center focused on the mitigation of hurricane damage to people, the economy, and the built and natural environments.
- National Hurricane Center
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Hurricane Center (NHC) maintains a continuous watch on tropical cyclones over the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Eastern Pacific from 15 May through November 30. The Center prepares and distributes hurricane watches and warnings for the general public and also prepares and distributes marine and military advisories for other users.
- Tropical Cyclones (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
- This site is a good source for current tropical storm information.
- Tropical Storm Watch (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- This site provides a good source for current tropical storm information and related events.
- Tropical Weather
- Here is the latest tropical weather from NOAA.
- Weather Disasters (NOAA)
- An excellent source for information on major (billion dollar plus) weather disasters from 1980 to 2001.
Photo/Figure Credits (In Order of Appearance)
- Interactive laboratory modules developed by Gregory Carbone, University of South Carolina, copyright © 2000 by Prentice Hall, Inc.
- Hurricane Elena, Gulf of Mexico, 1985 (Courtesy of NASA)
- Hurricane Elena, Gulf of Mexico, 1985 (Courtesy of NASA)
- Hurricane Beach Damage, (Courtesy of Barbara Robinson-Gallay)
- Hurricane Floyd, 1999 (Courtesy FEMA News Agency, Dave Gatley)
- Hurricane Anita, 1977 (Courtesy of NOAA)
- Radar Image, Hurricane Floyd, 1999 (Courtesy of FEMA News Agency)
- Hurricane Damage (Courtesy of Roger Andrews)
- Damage From Hurricane Floyd, 1999 (Courtesy of FEMA News Agency, Dave Gatley)
- Flooding, Hurricane Floyd, 1999 (Courtesy of FEMA News Agency, Dave Gatley)