Superstorm 1950 :: the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century /
"In November 1950, the greatest storm of the twentieth century crippled the eastern United States, affecting more than 100 million people. Sometimes referred to as the Great Appalachian or Thanksgiving storm, this was no ordinary weather event. Its giant size and multiple record-setting hazards...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "In November 1950, the greatest storm of the twentieth century crippled the eastern United States, affecting more than 100 million people. Sometimes referred to as the Great Appalachian or Thanksgiving storm, this was no ordinary weather event. Its giant size and multiple record-setting hazards-including snow, ice, flooding, wind, and cold temperatures-were cataclysmic. This superstorm was the most costly weather-related disaster when it occurred. Only two other storms that affected the US mainland since then, both hurricanes, have exceeded its death toll. The weather records it established remain benchmarks of extreme weather to this day. Superstorm 1950 examines the immediate impact of the storm, covering not just meteorology, but also its wide-ranging social impacts, which varied by race, class, and gender. The repercussions continue to affect us today, in obvious areas like weather forecasting, and in surprising areas like Ohio State football and government tax policy. Because superstorms are not as familiar as hurricanes or tornadoes, they can be overlooked in terms of weather-related disasters. This is a mistake. Vulnerability to weather disasters is increasing, and a similar storm today would likely be the most expensive weather disaster ever in the United States. Superstorm 1950 serves not only as a riveting account of one of the greatest disasters in US history, but also provides a premonition of what may come if global climate change is not confronted"-- |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (230 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| contents | Part 1. The genesis. Then (1950) -- The storm -- Part 2. The effects. Fifty-seven inches -- Dig-out days -- An icy blackout -- Water everywhere -- Blown away -- Frigid -- Part 3. The upshot. The modelers -- Now and beyond. |
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| spelling | Call, David A., 1977- author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2022047050 Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / David A. Call. Superstorm nineteen fifty Greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, [2023] 1 online resource (230 pages) : illustrations, maps text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Part 1. The genesis. Then (1950) -- The storm -- Part 2. The effects. Fifty-seven inches -- Dig-out days -- An icy blackout -- Water everywhere -- Blown away -- Frigid -- Part 3. The upshot. The modelers -- Now and beyond. "In November 1950, the greatest storm of the twentieth century crippled the eastern United States, affecting more than 100 million people. Sometimes referred to as the Great Appalachian or Thanksgiving storm, this was no ordinary weather event. Its giant size and multiple record-setting hazards-including snow, ice, flooding, wind, and cold temperatures-were cataclysmic. This superstorm was the most costly weather-related disaster when it occurred. Only two other storms that affected the US mainland since then, both hurricanes, have exceeded its death toll. The weather records it established remain benchmarks of extreme weather to this day. Superstorm 1950 examines the immediate impact of the storm, covering not just meteorology, but also its wide-ranging social impacts, which varied by race, class, and gender. The repercussions continue to affect us today, in obvious areas like weather forecasting, and in surprising areas like Ohio State football and government tax policy. Because superstorms are not as familiar as hurricanes or tornadoes, they can be overlooked in terms of weather-related disasters. This is a mistake. Vulnerability to weather disasters is increasing, and a similar storm today would likely be the most expensive weather disaster ever in the United States. Superstorm 1950 serves not only as a riveting account of one of the greatest disasters in US history, but also provides a premonition of what may come if global climate change is not confronted"-- Provided by publisher. Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 21, 2022). Great Appalachian Storm, 1950. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2022007108 Storms Northeastern States History 20th century. Storms Middle Atlantic States History 20th century. Storms Ohio River Valley History 20th century. Tempêtes États-Unis (Nord-Est) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes États du Moyen-Atlantique (États-Unis) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes Ohio, Vallée de l' Histoire 20e siècle. NATURE / Natural Disasters bisacsh Storms fast Middle Atlantic States fast Northeastern States fast Ohio River Valley fast Great Appalachian Storm (1950) fast (OCoLC)fst02061101 1900-1999 fast History fast Print version: Call, David A., 1977- Superstorm 1950. West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, [2023] 9781612497969 (DLC) 2022042052 (OCoLC)1343298972 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=3189252 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Call, David A., 1977- Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / Part 1. The genesis. Then (1950) -- The storm -- Part 2. The effects. Fifty-seven inches -- Dig-out days -- An icy blackout -- Water everywhere -- Blown away -- Frigid -- Part 3. The upshot. The modelers -- Now and beyond. Great Appalachian Storm, 1950. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2022007108 Storms Northeastern States History 20th century. Storms Middle Atlantic States History 20th century. Storms Ohio River Valley History 20th century. Tempêtes États-Unis (Nord-Est) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes États du Moyen-Atlantique (États-Unis) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes Ohio, Vallée de l' Histoire 20e siècle. NATURE / Natural Disasters bisacsh Storms fast |
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| title | Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / |
| title_alt | Superstorm nineteen fifty Greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century |
| title_auth | Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / |
| title_exact_search | Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / |
| title_full | Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / David A. Call. |
| title_fullStr | Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / David A. Call. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Superstorm 1950 : the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / David A. Call. |
| title_short | Superstorm 1950 : |
| title_sort | superstorm 1950 the greatest simultaneous blizzard ice storm windstorm and cold outbreak of the twentieth century |
| title_sub | the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century / |
| topic | Great Appalachian Storm, 1950. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2022007108 Storms Northeastern States History 20th century. Storms Middle Atlantic States History 20th century. Storms Ohio River Valley History 20th century. Tempêtes États-Unis (Nord-Est) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes États du Moyen-Atlantique (États-Unis) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes Ohio, Vallée de l' Histoire 20e siècle. NATURE / Natural Disasters bisacsh Storms fast |
| topic_facet | Great Appalachian Storm, 1950. Storms Northeastern States History 20th century. Storms Middle Atlantic States History 20th century. Storms Ohio River Valley History 20th century. Tempêtes États-Unis (Nord-Est) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes États du Moyen-Atlantique (États-Unis) Histoire 20e siècle. Tempêtes Ohio, Vallée de l' Histoire 20e siècle. NATURE / Natural Disasters Storms Middle Atlantic States Northeastern States Ohio River Valley History |
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