Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Climatic changes.

Government information.

Risk assessment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2009

Summary:

Examines issues related to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Discusses forecasting and issuing warnings for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, role of mitigation, and effect of climate change. Describes risk these hazards pose to communities and individuals; where, when, how, and why they occur; and what damage they may cause. Highlights role of National Weather Service in forecasting severe weather and communicating risk to communities and individuals at risk

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States

Publisher Number:

CRS-2009-RSI-0672

Access Restriction:

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