Ice storms : causes and effects /
by Anne Winch.
- 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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- Wild weather .
- Wild weather .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Dangerous Ice Storms -- How Ice Storms Form -- Predicting an Ice Storm is Tricky -- Alerts, Warnings, Watches, Oh My! -- Measuring an Ice Storm Isn't Easy -- Ice Storms Are a Terrible Beauty -- Ice Storms Harm Animals -- Ice Storms Happen Around the World -- Cities Fall Victim to Ice -- Ice Plays Havoc on Farms -- The Incredible Ice Storm of 1998 -- Ice Storms and Climate Change -- Staying Safe in an Ice Storm -- Glossary -- Read More -- Index -- About the Author.
"Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by ice storms in 12 in-depth chapters that include freezing rain, forecasting, and harm to power lines, trees, and animals. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--