Deze auteur combineert wetenschap, schrijven en fotografie met een passie voor bergen, estuaria en de kust, en zoekt naar ervaringen buiten de gebaande paden. Zijn werk duikt diep in de geschiedenis, het milieu en de wilde dieren van plekken als het estuarium van de Mersey, en ontrafelt fascinerende verhalen over rijke vogelpopulaties en de groei van Liverpool als haven. Een fervent gelover in het potentieel voor grote avonturen dicht bij huis, stimuleert zijn schrijven de verkenning van het over het hoofd geziene. Naast reisgidsen omvatten zijn interesses luchtvaart, politiek en milieuonderwerpen, waaronder technische teksten over water en klimaat.
Stretching for around thirty miles to the coast, the Mersey Estuary is perhaps best known for Liverpool's spectacular waterfront and the Mersey Ferry. But there are many other hidden gems along its shores. The Mersey Estuary: A Travel Guide provides suggestions for places to visit along the estuary.
The coastline of Cumbria stretches for almost two hundred miles from Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth and passes through the Lake District National Park along the way
The book offers an in-depth examination of flash floods, focusing on various forecasting and monitoring techniques. It delves into rainfall-runoff and river modeling, as well as effective flood warning systems. Additionally, it explores the societal and behavioral factors that influence emergency response, highlighting the importance of preparedness and communication in mitigating the impacts of such natural disasters.
Recent advancements in hydrometeorological forecasting techniques are explored, covering various timescales from short-term to seasonal and beyond. The book uniquely integrates both meteorological and hydrological perspectives, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding the interplay between weather and water management.
From the Northern Lights to whirling coastal birds, and sunken villages to the annual deer rut, the UK is home to some of the world's finest natural spectacles. With this guide and a little luck, you too can experience the magic of seeing something truly extraordinary. Start planning your spectacular year with the help of this practical guide to the UK's most magical natural phenomena. This guide shows you when and where to go, and how to maximise your chances of a sighting, as well as explaining why these amazing spectacles occur in the first place. Sections cover: - Space: meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons, Northern Lights - Weather: hidden currents, mountain waves, named winds - Tides: tidal bores, tidal races, low tide walks - Land: autumn colours, wildflower displays, rutting deer - Rivers and lakes: salmon runs, sunken villages, waterfall wonders - Coast: wheeling waterbirds, seabird cities, seal pups Each spectacle is graded according to how easy it is to spot, and the author gives expert tips on achieving the best sighting. Scientific insights describe the astronomical, meteorological and ecological causes of events, which are brought to life through the stories of the people who know them best, from the glider pilots who ride mountain waves to the King's Guides who help people navigate the dangerous sands of Morecombe Bay. This is your starting point for some truly phenomenal adventures.
Recent flooding events in Europe, the USA, and beyond have highlighted the severe impact of floods on communities and infrastructure. Flood warning and forecasting systems are crucial for mitigating these effects by enabling timely evacuations and damage reduction measures. With adequate warning, temporary defenses like sandbags and flood gates can be deployed, and river control structures can be activated to lessen flooding consequences. Various countries and local authorities have implemented flood warning systems, which rely on diverse technical knowledge, including rainfall and tidal detection, flood forecasting models, warning dissemination systems, and emergency response protocols. This book offers a thorough overview of the flood forecasting, warning, and emergency response processes, detailing techniques for predicting floods and issuing timely warnings. It also addresses related topics such as telemetry, information systems, and the economics of flood warning. By consolidating these multidisciplinary elements into one volume, the book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, policymakers, and engineers. Additionally, the sections on meteorological, hydrological, and coastal modeling may attract a broader audience interested in these critical areas.