Hurricanes on the Texas Coast

Hurricanes on the Texas Coast by Walter K Henry. Published by Texas A&M University, College of Geosciences, College Station, TX, May 1982. Revised Edition. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine. 52 Pgs. By Walter K Henry, Dennis M Driscoll, and J Patrick McCormack. When hurricanes strike the Texas coast and travel inland, they affect the lives of thousands and possibly millions of Texans. The destructive ferocity of these great storms is almost beyond comprehension. In one 24-hour period a hurricane can generate heat energy equal to 400 20-megaton hydrogen bombs and can circulate almost one trillion tons of air carrying 17 billion tons of water vapor. Since preparation is the key to survival during a hurricane, this booklet was designed to help Texas coastal residents understand, plan for, and recover from the devastating effects of these storms. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25679.