Global perspective on tropical cyclones [[electronic resource] ] : from science to mitigation / / edited by Johnny C.L. Chan, Jeffrey D. Kepert
| Global perspective on tropical cyclones [[electronic resource] ] : from science to mitigation / / edited by Johnny C.L. Chan, Jeffrey D. Kepert |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (448 p.) |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
ChanJohnny C. L
KepertJeffrey D |
| Collana | World Scientific series on Asia-Pacific weather and climate |
| Soggetto topico | Cyclones - Tropics |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-76203-6
9786612762031 981-4293-48-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Theory of tropical cyclones -- pt. 2. Observations of tropical cyclones -- pt. 3. Climate variations of tropical cyclone activity -- pt. 4. Forecasting of tropical cyclones -- pt. 5. Hydrological aspects of tropical cyclones -- pt. 6. Societal impacts of tropical cyclones. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456212403321 |
| Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2010 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Global perspective on tropical cyclones [[electronic resource] ] : from science to mitigation / / edited by Johnny C.L. Chan, Jeffrey D. Kepert
| Global perspective on tropical cyclones [[electronic resource] ] : from science to mitigation / / edited by Johnny C.L. Chan, Jeffrey D. Kepert |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (448 p.) |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
ChanJohnny C. L
KepertJeffrey D |
| Collana | World Scientific series on Asia-Pacific weather and climate |
| Soggetto topico | Cyclones - Tropics |
| ISBN |
1-282-76203-6
9786612762031 981-4293-48-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Theory of tropical cyclones -- pt. 2. Observations of tropical cyclones -- pt. 3. Climate variations of tropical cyclone activity -- pt. 4. Forecasting of tropical cyclones -- pt. 5. Hydrological aspects of tropical cyclones -- pt. 6. Societal impacts of tropical cyclones. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910780878403321 |
| Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2010 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Risk / / edited by Jennifer M. Collins, Kevin Walsh
| Hurricane Risk / / edited by Jennifer M. Collins, Kevin Walsh |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2019.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XII, 260 p. 86 illus., 68 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina |
577.27
551.552 |
| Collana | Hurricane Risk |
| Soggetto topico |
Environment
Climatology Atmospheric science Natural disasters Physical geography Environmental Sciences Climate Sciences Atmospheric Science Natural Hazards Earth System Sciences |
| ISBN | 3-030-02402-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- 1. Global and Regional variability of Tropical Cyclone-induced thermocline Warming -- 2. How has the expansion of the Tropics affected Tropical Cyclogensis? -- 3. Current and Future Cyclone Activity in High-resolution Global Model Ensemble Simulations -- 4. Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Changes in a Warmer Climate -- 5. Forecasting Catastrophe Losses in a Changing Climate -- Conclusions. . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910337920303321 |
| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate / / edited by Jennifer M. Collins, James M. Done
| Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate / / edited by Jennifer M. Collins, James M. Done |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (359 pages) |
| Disciplina |
363.7387
551.552 |
| Collana | Hurricane Risk |
| Soggetto topico |
Natural disasters
Climatology Bioclimatology Geography Earth sciences Natural Hazards Climate Sciences Climate Change Ecology Earth Sciences |
| ISBN | 3-031-08568-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1. Characteristics of Risk (Jan Kleinn et al) -- Chapter 2. Climate Change Impacts to Hurricane-Induced Wind and Storm Surge Losses for Three Major Metropolitan Regions in the U.S. (Peter Sousounis et al.) -- Chapter 3. Development of an Open-source Hurricane Wind Risk Model for Bermuda (Pinelopi Loizou et al.) -- Chapter 4. Downwards Counterfactual Analysis in Insurance Tropical Cyclone Models: A Miami Case Study (Cameron Rye et al.) -- Chapter 5. Estimating Tropical Cyclone Vulnerability: A Review of Different Open-Source Approaches (Katy Wilson and Jane Baldwin) -- Chapter 6. Geohome: Affordable, Resilient Housing for Climate Hazard Mitigation (George Elvin) -- Chapter 7. Identifying Limitations when Deriving Probabilistic Views of North Atlantic Hurricane Hazard from Counterfactual Ensemble NWP Re-forecasts (Tom Philp) -- Chapter 8. Perspective on Hurricane Risk Management Strategies in the Built Environment (Kelly Hereid) -- Chapter 9. The Response of Hurricane Inland Penetration to the Nearshore Translation Speed (Yi-Jie Zhu and Jennifer Collins),. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910595057203321 |
| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's forgotten shore / / Abigail Perkiss
| Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's forgotten shore / / Abigail Perkiss |
| Autore | Perkiss Abigail <1981-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ithaca : , : Cornell University Press, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (145 p.) |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Soggetto topico | Hurricanes |
| Soggetto non controllato | jersey strong foundation - climate change and natural disasters - stories from hurricane sandy - natural disaster planning - natural disaster response |
| ISBN |
1-5017-6433-0
1-5017-6432-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frankenstorm -- Please, Sandy, no more -- Everything is gone -- You can't wash away hope -- A model of disaster preparedness -- "There's no such thing as a natural disaster" -- Epilogue: New Jersey strong. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910795641903321 |
Perkiss Abigail <1981->
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| Ithaca : , : Cornell University Press, , [2022] | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's forgotten shore / / Abigail Perkiss
| Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's forgotten shore / / Abigail Perkiss |
| Autore | Perkiss Abigail <1981-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ithaca : , : Cornell University Press, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (145 p.) |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Soggetto topico | Hurricanes |
| Soggetto non controllato | jersey strong foundation - climate change and natural disasters - stories from hurricane sandy - natural disaster planning - natural disaster response |
| ISBN |
1-5017-6433-0
1-5017-6432-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frankenstorm -- Please, Sandy, no more -- Everything is gone -- You can't wash away hope -- A model of disaster preparedness -- "There's no such thing as a natural disaster" -- Epilogue: New Jersey strong. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814059503321 |
Perkiss Abigail <1981->
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| Ithaca : , : Cornell University Press, , [2022] | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Isaac's storm : Isaacs Sturm / Erik Larson
| Isaac's storm : Isaacs Sturm / Erik Larson |
| Autore | Larson, Eric |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Zurich : Swiss Re, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 552 p. ; 20 cm |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Soggetto topico |
Fenomeni atmosferici - Uragani
Isaac Monroe Cline - Biografia |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | ger |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991004324234107536 |
Larson, Eric
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| Zurich : Swiss Re, 2000 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Salento | ||
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Recent Hurricane Research : Climate, Dynamics, and Societal Impacts / / edited by Anthony R. Lupo
| Recent Hurricane Research : Climate, Dynamics, and Societal Impacts / / edited by Anthony R. Lupo |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Rijeka : , : InTech, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 616 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Soggetto topico | Hurricanes |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Recent hurricane research |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910137694303321 |
| Rijeka : , : InTech, , 2011 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Social-Ecological-Technological Effects of Hurricane María on Puerto Rico : Planning for Resilience under Extreme Events / / by Ariel E. Lugo
| Social-Ecological-Technological Effects of Hurricane María on Puerto Rico : Planning for Resilience under Extreme Events / / by Ariel E. Lugo |
| Autore | Lugo Ariel E |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2019.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (116 pages) |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Collana | Energy Analysis |
| Soggetto topico |
Energy security
Urban geography Sustainable development Urban ecology (Biology) Public policy Energy Security Urban Geography / Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns) Sustainable Development Urban Ecology Public Policy |
| ISBN | 3-030-02387-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Preface -- Summary -- Introduction -- Pre-María -- Immediate Social and Technological Effects -- Immediate Ecological Effects -- Recovery and Long-Term Effects -- Vulnerability of Puerto Rico to Hurricanes -- Roots of Puerto Rico’s Vulnerability to Hurricanes -- Out of Control Capitalism -- Unacceptable Behaviors -- Failures of Local Elites -- Corruption Schemes -- Fundamental Lessons of Hurricane María -- Looking to 2080: A New Puerto Rico -- María and Puerto Rico as an Experiment -- The Energetics of Disturbances and Extreme Events -- Acknowledgments -- List of Figures -- Appendix 1. My report to the U.S. Forest Service Washington Office -- Appendix 2. Facebook posting by scientist Whendee Silver -- Appendix 3. A poem to hurricane Maria by Institute employee Maria Milagros Rivera -- Appendix 4. A remembrance by Gabriela Morales, a senior Biology student at the University of Puerto Rico -- Appendix 5. Huracán María – El Tallonal, Bitácora by Abel Vale, President of Citizens for the Karst -- Appendix 6. El huracán María desde el Bo. Piñales de Añasco y sus efectos en los Bosques del noroeste de Puerto Rico by Oscar J. Abelleira Martínez -- Appendix 7. A Puerto Rican on the mainland: What you can learn from a disaster (when you are lucky not to actually be in one) by Tischa Muñoz Erickson -- Appendix 8. A vision for the future of Puerto Rico articulated in 2005 by the Environmental Council of Governor Sila María Calderón. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910337589303321 |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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La Terra degli uragani : trombe d'aria nel salento 1467-2005 / Francesco Gianfreda, Marcello Miglietta, Paolo Sansò ; prefazione di Livio Ruggiero
| La Terra degli uragani : trombe d'aria nel salento 1467-2005 / Francesco Gianfreda, Marcello Miglietta, Paolo Sansò ; prefazione di Livio Ruggiero |
| Autore | Gianfreda, Francesco |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lecce : Colibri, 2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 206 p. : ill. ; 20 cm |
| Disciplina | 551.552 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Miglietta, Marcelloauthor
Sansò, Paoloauthor Ruggiero, Livio |
| Collana | Quaderni. Colibri ; 1 |
| Soggetto topico | Hurricanes - Salento - Italy |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | ita |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991002250359707536 |
Gianfreda, Francesco
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| Lecce : Colibri, 2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Salento | ||
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