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This 1955 book by an acknowledged authority is an absorbing account of meteorology before the advent of weather satellites. “This is the lively account of the hair-raising experiences of the men who have probed by sea and air into the inner mysteries of the world’s most terrible storms…. Here is the first intimate revelation of what the human eye and the most modern radars see in the violent regions of the tropical vortex. The descriptions of the activities of these valiant scouts of the storms are taken from personal interviews with military flyers and weathermen who have risked their ...

Dive into the captivating world of meteorology as you explore this 1955 masterpiece by a renowned expert. This riveting account details the thrilling experiences of brave individuals who have ventured into the heart of the worlds most ferocious storms, long before the age of weather satellites. Discover the first-hand insights into what human eyes and cutting-edge radar technology reveal in the tumultuous realms of the tropical vortex. Drawing from personal interviews with military pilots and dedicated meteorologists who have faced life-threatening conditions, the author—who has dedicated ...