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Mit 12 Jahren beobachtete Kevin Erskine (*1956 in Sharpsburg, Illinois) seinen ersten großen Sturm: Ein Tornado der Kategorie 4 tobte mit einer Geschwindigkeit von über 340 Stundenkilometern durch das Zentrum seiner Heimatstadt Hoskins in Nebraska. Fasziniert und inspiriert von dieser immensen Naturgewalt, begann Erskine, erste Aufnahmen mit der Kamera seines Vaters zu machen. Bis heute hegt er eine große Leidenschaft für die Fotografie und den respektvollen Umgang mit der Natur. Die Aufnahmen von Superzellen, die er mit seiner Großbildkamera einfängt, zeigen gewaltige Wolkenmassen in immer neuen Formationen – sei es vor oder während eines Tornados, von der roten Abendsonne beschienen oder bedrohlich dunkellila bis schwarz bei Nacht. Meisterhaft demonstriert Erskine die Ambivalenz zwischen der Angst einflößenden Macht der Natur und ihrer beeindruckenden Schönheit.

An beautifully illustrated account of the sea and its meanings, from ancient myths to contemporary geopolitics.

When the earthquake that struck the Solomon Islands in 2013 produced tsunami waves that damaged the country’s infrastructure, it was one in a recent string of reminders of the devastating effects these ferocious waves can have. From the 2011 tsunami in Japan to the giant waves that killed people near the Indian Ocean in 2004, these destructive events can utterly overwhelm an area not just with water but economic, social, and political devastations. But as Richard Hamblyn demonstrates in this cultural, historical, and scientific engagement with these spectacular natural phenomena, tsunamis remain misunderstood―their triggers, from undersea earthquakes to nuclear weapons testing, have only begun to be studied scientifically in the last fifty years.           Tsunami explores how these treacherous sea-surges happen, what makes them so powerful, and what can be done to safeguard vulnerable coastlines. Hamblyn details their cultural significance in tsunami-prone places such as Japan, Hawaii, and Chile, while also considering their importance in the more seismically stable West, where their appearances are limited to popular culture and blockbuster films. From the legend of Atlantis to the present day, this book casts new light on these deadly waves.

A beautifully illustrated, but rugged and durable, pocket reference guide to clouds and cloud formations, helping the reader to identify every cloud type and to understand its implications for the weather.

Clouds examines clouds in their cultural, historical and scientific contexts, exploring their notable presence in literature and the arts (including music and sculpture) while outlining their growing scientific significance in the context of climate change.

A guide to the clouds, helping you to identify various cloud types and related phenomena, and understand its implications for the weather. It follows a logical progression from low clouds to the high stratus clouds, and on to special clouds. It features an introduction on the history of cloud classification.

Offers a selection of weather phenomena, from the snow rollers that form on icy rooftops to the displays of volcanic lightning. In this title, each photograph is accompanied by commentary that explains the science behind these extraordinary events.

'Hamblyn's book adds enormously to the pleasure that there is in science.' Guardian

Celebrated for its compelling narrative, this book delves into intricate themes of identity and resilience. It weaves together personal stories and broader societal issues, offering a poignant exploration of the human experience. The author’s vivid prose and rich character development invite readers to reflect on their own lives while navigating the complexities of culture and belonging. This award-winning work stands out for its emotional depth and thought-provoking insights, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

This volume tells the story of shy Quaker Luke Howard, and his pioneering work in 1802 to define what had hitherto seemed random and mysterious structures - clouds. It also focuses on other issues of the day, such as religion, aesthetics and literature.