Storm - by Hank Schyma (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Join professional storm chaser and photographer Pecos Hank on a whirlwind journey across the USA..

Did you know 75 percent of the entire planet's tornadoes are reported in the US? While destructive tornadoes most often make the headlines, all this excessive energy in the atmosphere can result in a spectacle of other wonders that leave us in awe. Not only is nature's fury amplified with these explosive storms, so is its beauty and power, and that's exactly what "Pecos" Hank Schyma celebrates in Storm.

A collection of Hank's most beautiful and greatest storm chasing moments, The Greatest Storms on Earth takes you on a visually captivating journey of the planet's most stunning thunderstorms. You'll explore both the largest and fastest tornadoes ever recorded, go behind-the-scenes of Hank's discovery of the "green ghost" and gain a new appreciation for hailstones, clouds and rainbows. Along the way, you'll gain a basic understanding of how lightning strikes work, what a "supercell" is, why the US has so many thunderstorms and so much more, all with Hank's signature down-to-earth (and humorous) commentary.

Whether you're a storm fanatic or simply a fan of out-of-this world photography, you'll find something to astonish you in these pages.

About the Author

Hank Schyma, also known as "Pecos Hank" (@pecoshank), is a veteran storm chaser and filmmaker known for his stunning weather photography and contributions to atmospheric science. Over two decades of chasing storms, he has documented some of the world's most extreme tornadoes and thunderstorms, and his footage airs worldwide in NatGeo, Disney, BBC Earth and in major motion pictures.