Why was it called the perfect storm?
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Asked by: Samantha Jones
The “perfect storm” moniker was coined by author and journalist Sebastian Junger after a conversation with NWS Boston Deputy Meteorologist Robert Case in which Case described the convergence of weather conditions as being “perfect” for the formation of such a storm.
What is the main idea of The Perfect Storm?
The overarching, dominant theme of the book is man versus nature. The swordfish ships, at 70-80 feet, may seem large, but are tiny when compared to the size and strength of the ocean. Junger describes waves over 100 feet high and winds over 100 miles an hour. He says hurricanes are the most powerful event on earth.
Was The Perfect Storm accurate?
So while “The Perfect Storm” may turn out to be a perfect summer movie, as an accurate portrayal of a real weather event, meteorologists say it isn’t quite so perfect. Story Source: Materials provided by American Institute Of Physics — Inside Science News Service.
Is The Perfect Storm a novel?
After watching the movie, ‘The Perfect Storm’, I wanted to read the book. This book is not a novel.
Why is it called The Perfect Storm?
The “perfect storm” moniker was coined by author and journalist Sebastian Junger after a conversation with NWS Boston Deputy Meteorologist Robert Case in which Case described the convergence of weather conditions as being “perfect” for the formation of such a storm.
