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This provides a unique study of the great wind storms that have affected the British Isles and the seas and coasts of Northwest Europe over the last 500 years. Almost all the storms since about 1700 are reported with meteorological maps and wind strength estimates and measurements. Trends and variations are also examined.

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"Truly useful to scientists, engineers, historians, economists, and conservationists." Choice "...an outstanding contribution in its field, very well presented, with excellent indices and the most comprehensive references." Basil Greenhill, Journal of Maritime History

Table of Contents
List of plates; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Introduction and Analysis: 1. Introduction; 2. Grading of storms; 3. Results; 4. Concluding summary; Part II. Catalogue and Descriptions of Great Storms Reported in the North Sea and Neighbouring Regions: References; Authorship index; Geographical index; Subject index.

Historic Storms of the North Sea British Isles and Northwest Europe

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    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
    Publication Date: 3/17/2005 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780521619318, 978-0521619318
    ISBN10: 0521619319
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This provides a unique study of the great wind storms that have affected the British Isles and the seas and coasts of Northwest Europe over the last 500 years. Almost all the storms since about 1700 are reported with meteorological maps and wind strength estimates and measurements. Trends and variations are also examined.

    Trade Review
    "Truly useful to scientists, engineers, historians, economists, and conservationists." Choice "...an outstanding contribution in its field, very well presented, with excellent indices and the most comprehensive references." Basil Greenhill, Journal of Maritime History

    Table of Contents
    List of plates; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Introduction and Analysis: 1. Introduction; 2. Grading of storms; 3. Results; 4. Concluding summary; Part II. Catalogue and Descriptions of Great Storms Reported in the North Sea and Neighbouring Regions: References; Authorship index; Geographical index; Subject index.

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