Living with the Alabama/Mississippi Shore
Orrin H Pilkey author William J Neal author Wayne F Canis author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Duke University Press
Published:12th Mar '85
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- Hardback£83.00(9780822305101)
The Alabama-Mississippi shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico boasts some of the world's most beautiful beaches and balmiest climes. Ever-increasing numbers of retirees, recreation lovers, and industries with work forces are being attracted to the "Sun Belt." On a soft April day the Gulf's waters look as peaceful as a pond.
Yet this same serene shoreline has been ravaged by seven major hurricanes during this century. Several years more than one fearful storm has come hurtling in during a single "season." Loss of life an property damage have been devastating. And newcomers seem almost unaware of the potential dangers.
The authors of this book offer a vivid, historical overview for understanding the environment of the Alabama-Mississippi shore. They describe the risks faced by new residents, and they point the way toward safe and sane coastal development.
ISBN: 9780822305118
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 408g
228 pages