Howard Bluestein is a Professor and a George Lynn Cross Research Professor of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma and is frequently a visiting scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. He is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, and his cloud photographs have appeared worldwide in magazines, books, calendars, and museums.
"The descriptions of the storms themselves are nothing less than
awesome..., An entrancing summary of what is known and conjectured
about tornadoes, from a man who has been running after them for
over 20 years."--Kirkus Reviews
"Bluestein has succeeded in writing the first serious book on storm
chasing. He skillfully blends tornado theory, observations, and
models with his own spectacular photographs into a coherent story
of what it's like to `be there' for more than 20 years of storm
chases in the Great Plains. Written in a straightforward,
non-technical style, Tornado Alley will capture the interest of
readers intrigued with and yes, even terrified of, Planet Earth's
most
violent weather phenomena."--James F. Kimpel, Director, National
Severe Storms Laboratory
"Professor Bluestein has painted a captivating portrait of one of
the great wonders of nature, demonstrating that scientific
revelation can enhance our sense of awe and beauty. He has done for
the tornado what E.O. Wilson did for the ant and Jack London for
the wolf."--Kerry Emanuel, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
"Howie Bluestein is an innovator in tornado research. He has
written a book useful to the professional meteorologist but still
understandable to the weather hobbyist. His enthusiasm for the
subject is obvious--personal reflections make this book a pleasure
to read."--Valerie Voss, CNN Senior Meteorologist
"Tornadoes are the Tyrannosaurs Rex of the atmosphere. Howie
Bluestein is one of the world's leading tornado researchers and
takes us on an exciting scientific ride to the land of these
monsters. He captures the excitement of `the chase' in words and
pictures like few authors can. Not only a chase to see and document
nature's most fearsome whirlwinds, but the chase and excitement of
science and scientists as they seek to unravel the mysteries of
severe
thunderstorms and tornadoes. From taking us from the early days of
tornado research, to an encounter with an F5 monster, to helping us
better understand how thunderstorms form, to a day when cowboys
lassoed
an errant instrument, Tornado Alley is a written and visual treat
for anyone who has ever been fascinated by the awesome power of
nature, and wondered what it would be like to be on the ultimate
chase...not only to see but to understand."--Bob Ryan,
meteorologist, WRC-TV, Washington, D.C.
"For anyone who has a passion and respect for severe weather, you
will love this book. It's a true F6."--Jim Cantore,
meteorologist
"Dozens of the author's own photographs show the mesmerizing power
of tornadoes as his text reflects the conversion of an enthusiasm
into a profession."--Booklist
"Bluestein masterfully weaves his experiences together with his
insights into this constantly evolving field of research."--Roger
A. Pielke, Sr Nature
"The photographer/scientist Bluestein included something for
everybody: numerous color photographs of tornadoes and convective
clouds; diagrams of storm and atmospheric structure; and tales of
chasing tornadoes in cars, trucks, and planes equipped with weather
instruments and cameras for documenting storm behavior."--Bulletin
of the American Meteorological Society
"Extraordinary images and detailed explanations of atmospheric
phenomena paint a true picture of the science behind storm
chasing... Tornado Alley now occupies a prominent position on my
bookshelf as it should yours. It is far too beautiful a gem for a
coffee table."--Weatherwise
"The descriptions of the storms themselves are nothing less than awesome..., An entrancing summary of what is known and conjectured about tornadoes, from a man who has been running after them for over 20 years."--Kirkus Reviews "Bluestein has succeeded in writing the first serious book on storm chasing. He skillfully blends tornado theory, observations, and models with his own spectacular photographs into a coherent story of what it's like to `be there' for more than 20 years of storm chases in the Great Plains. Written in a straightforward, non-technical style, Tornado Alley will capture the interest of readers intrigued with and yes, even terrified of, Planet Earth's most violent weather phenomena."--James F. Kimpel, Director, National Severe Storms Laboratory "Professor Bluestein has painted a captivating portrait of one of the great wonders of nature, demonstrating that scientific revelation can enhance our sense of awe and beauty. He has done for the tornado what E.O. Wilson did for the ant and Jack London for the wolf."--Kerry Emanuel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "Howie Bluestein is an innovator in tornado research. He has written a book useful to the professional meteorologist but still understandable to the weather hobbyist. His enthusiasm for the subject is obvious--personal reflections make this book a pleasure to read."--Valerie Voss, CNN Senior Meteorologist "Tornadoes are the Tyrannosaurs Rex of the atmosphere. Howie Bluestein is one of the world's leading tornado researchers and takes us on an exciting scientific ride to the land of these monsters. He captures the excitement of `the chase' in words and pictures like few authors can. Not only a chase to see and document nature's most fearsome whirlwinds, but the chase and excitement of science and scientists as they seek to unravel the mysteries of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. From taking us from the early days of tornado research, to an encounter with an F5 monster, to helping us better understand how thunderstorms form, to a day when cowboys lassoed an errant instrument, Tornado Alley is a written and visual treat for anyone who has ever been fascinated by the awesome power of nature, and wondered what it would be like to be on the ultimate chase...not only to see but to understand."--Bob Ryan, meteorologist, WRC-TV, Washington, D.C. "For anyone who has a passion and respect for severe weather, you will love this book. It's a true F6."--Jim Cantore, meteorologist "Dozens of the author's own photographs show the mesmerizing power of tornadoes as his text reflects the conversion of an enthusiasm into a profession."--Booklist "Bluestein masterfully weaves his experiences together with his insights into this constantly evolving field of research."--Roger A. Pielke, Sr Nature "The photographer/scientist Bluestein included something for everybody: numerous color photographs of tornadoes and convective clouds; diagrams of storm and atmospheric structure; and tales of chasing tornadoes in cars, trucks, and planes equipped with weather instruments and cameras for documenting storm behavior."--Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society "Extraordinary images and detailed explanations of atmospheric phenomena paint a true picture of the science behind storm chasing... Tornado Alley now occupies a prominent position on my bookshelf as it should yours. It is far too beautiful a gem for a coffee table."--Weatherwise
A professor of meteorology at the University of Oklahoma, Bluestein lives in the heart of Tornado Alley, an area extending from northern Texas to central Nebraska that claims the highest reported rate of tornado occurrence in the world. In his first book written for a general audience, he explains what is known about the genesis of tornadoes and their parent stormsÄnot muchÄand presents a personal history of modern severe-storm research. Bluestein is a storm chaser, someone who pursues severe thunderstorms in an attempt to find (and study) tornadoes. It sounds like a dangerous occupation, but his accounts of chases are characterized mostly by good-natured complaints about malfunctioning automobiles and uncooperative weather gods. The book includes more than 100 of Bluestein's photographs of storm clouds and vortexes, which are not only spectacularly beautiful but also clarify his rather technical descriptions of severe-storm phenomena. Recommended for academic and larger public libraries, particularly those in tornado-prone areas.ÄNancy Curtis, Univ. of Maine Lib., Orono Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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