Includes bibliographical references (pages 92-95) and index.
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Preface -- Introduction -- Ch. 1. The nature of hurricanes -- Ch. 2. Hurricane Andrew comes ashore -- Ch. 3. Stunned by destruction -- Ch. 4. Lives disrupted -- Ch. 5. The economy:destroyed by wind and water -- Ch. 6. Unique ecosystems washed away -- Ch. 7. Andrew's legacy -- Ch. 8. A decade later-a slow recovery -- Ch. 9. Conclusion -- Appendixes -- Time line -- Chronology of hurricanes -- glossary -- Further reading and web sites -- Index.
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Describes the events leading up to the disaster, what happened during its occurrence, and the impact, both immediate and long-term, on the affected communities and environment.