Historic Storms of the North Sea, British Isles and Northwest Europe

This is a historical study of great wind storms over the last 500–600 years, with meteorological maps and wind measurements.

Hubert Lamb (Author), Knud Frydendahl (With)

9780521619318, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 17 March 2005

228 pages, 198 b/w illus.
29.6 x 20.9 x 1.3 cm, 0.561 kg

This book is a unique study of the great wind storms of the last 500 years that have affected the British Isles and the seas and coasts of northwest Europe. This is the only region for which there is sufficient information available in archives to make such a study possible. Almost all the storms since about 1700 are reported with meteorological maps and wind strength estimates and measurements. The book also looks at trends and secular variations and the impact of these great storms on seafarers, local populations and the landscape. The book will be of value to scientists, engineers, historians, economists and conservationists.

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.

Subject Areas: Meteorology & climatology [RBP]