Weather in all its manifestations—from peaceful blankets of mountain
fog to ferocious hurricanes—fascinates most humans. Young children
wonder why the sky is blue. Busy professionals wonder whether ice storms
will cause flight delays. Backyard gardeners wonder whether their plants
will survive a hot, dry summer. The UXL Encyclopedia of Weather and
Natural Disasters presents a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of weather,
weather-related topics, and natural disasters that gives readers the science
behind the weather events that affect us all every day.