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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Adventure and daring abound in Storms and Wild Water, ... by Dag Pike, who discusses what creates storms on the sea and recounts the experiences of the vessels that have been caught up in them. The full-color pages bring home the severity and magnitude of the elements and chapters cover such topics as the Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean monsoons, regional and local winds and whirlpools. Pike also discusses the impact of such maelstroms on the land. Pike is a boating journalist and has won trophies for powerboat races around the world. In his 60 years at sea, he has sailed through 30 severe storms, as well as rogue waves, and has been rescued 10 times.... * Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal *
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Höhe: 244 mm
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978-1-57409-289-9 (9781574092899)
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