Chapter 11: THE HURRICANE

Introduction

Hurricane Climatology: Engine Specs

Gearing Up for Hurricane Season: Setting the Timing and Rolling to the Starting Line
Hurricane Season: The Tropics in Overdrive

Hurricane Mechanics: Nuts and Bolts of Heat Engines

Hurricane Engine: Basic Operating Manual
Hurricane Development: Spark-Plug Disturbances
Starting the Engine: Ignition to Full Throttle
Hurricane Structure: A Look Under the Hood
Hurricane Movement: Who's Driving?
Hour of Danger: Landfall and Storm Surge
Hurricane Breakdown: The Engine Stops Running

Hurricane Andrew: A Case Study

Andrew: Biography of a Tempest
Andrew's Aftermath: Picking up the Pieces
Lessons in Hurricane Awareness from Andrew: Being Prepared
Focus on Weather Folklore: What a Difference a Day Makes

Questions for Thought