Storms at sea are terrifying and awe-inspiring, and provide an
unparalleled thrill to those who encounter themand survive. Using
personal accounts, stories of survival, and dramatic photography,
Dag Pike brings storms vividly to life in Storms and Wild Water.
The gripping text recounts experiences and tactics of small boats
and large ships fighting their way to safety, while the photography
brings home the sheer power of nature. It is an exciting and
fascinating read.
Chapters feature: world weather and wind conditions that whip
up storms; small-boat experiences in storms; sailing and modern
ships in storms; the impact of storms on the land; formation of
hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones; "perfect" or exceptional
storms; storms on the North Atlantic trade routes; the wild
Southern Ocean; monsoons of the Indian Ocean; storm experiences in
the Pacific; whirlpools and maelstroms; tsunamis; and global
warming.
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