Historic Storms of Martha's Vineyard

von Thomas Dresser

176 Seiten, Hardcover

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How Powerful Storms Shaped Martha's Vineyard and Its Resilient SpiritMartha's Vineyard is no stranger to storms. Its location puts it in the direct path of any weather system moving up the Atlantic coast. In 1635, the Great Colonial Hurricane devastated the island, and the 1898 Portland Gale is well remembered to this day for its fury and death toll. In 1944, Gay Head was isolated when the access bridge was washed away. Other storms included the famous 1938 Hurricane, Carol and Edna in 1954, and the Perfect Storm in October of 1991. Each storm was unique in its creation, impact, and resulting changes in the landscape of the island. Tom Dresser reveals how each of these devastating events affected life on island, and the future dangers posed by an ever-warming climate.

• ISBN: 9781540299451
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.04.2026
• Größe: 235 x 160 mm
• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)