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Author: John P. Finley
Publication Location: New York
Year: 1887

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This is the first book written in English devoted to tornados. Finley served in the US Army Signal Service, which was tasked with weather forecasting in 1870. Finley’s study of tornados led him to issue unofficial tornado forecasts.

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Theme(s): Meteorology
Chronological Period: 19th century
Geographical Region(s): United States
Resource Type: Book