Under the Whirlwind

Download or read book Under the Whirlwind written by Jerrine Verkaik and published by Elmwood, Ont. : Whirlwind Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated, full-colour guide to tornadoes, one of nature's most exciting phenomena, this book documents the experiences of two storm chasers who have lived through tornadoes. Myths and misconceptions pertaining to tornadoes are integrated with touching human stories of survival. With hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations, this book offers an exciting tour of the sky, explaining what to expect before and during a tornado, and showing the devastating aftermath. Strange occurrences such as 'green sky' and 'the roar of a tornado' are explained. Safety tips, a guide to rebuilding for communities, and suggestions to help people cope with the effects of a tornado round out this exceptional resource