Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas by Jay Barnes

Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas by Jay Barnes

This informative and engaging book tells the true stories of the hurricanes that had the greatest impact on North Carolina and South Carolina, from the eighteenth century to the present day. Hurricane historian Jay Barnes offers an illuminating and compelling account of the Carolinas' most recent storm disasters, Matthew and Florence, as well as thirteen other memorable hurricanes in the Tar Heel and Palmetto States, including Hazel, Hugo, Fran, and Floyd. In Barnes's hands, the examination of these powerful tropical cyclones leads to a broader view of the history of the Carolinas, revealing not only their terrifying and deadly consequences but also the perseverance of the regions' people in the face of such extraordinary disasters. In recounting the rich hurricane history of the Carolinas, from the mountains to the coast, Barnes urges readers to consider the storms to come and profiles how a warming planet and rising seas will affect future Carolina hurricanes.

Jay Barnes is President/CEO of the North Carolina Aquarium Society and lives in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. He has worked with the Aquariums since 1980, and was director of the Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores for more than twenty years. He is author of several books on hurricanes, including North Carolina's Hurricane History, now in its fourth edition, and Florida's Hurricane History, now in its second edition. He often appears on media outlets such as The Weather Channel, NBC Nightly News, and The Discovery Channel.

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ISBN 13	9781469666303
ISBN 10	1469666308
Title	Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas
Author	Jay Barnes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	University Of North Carolina Press
Year published	2022-06-21
Number of pages	384
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