The wind controls our planet's whether and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex force which can kill and spread fear? On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was struck by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h blew through the region. Nineteen people were killed, $1.5 billion worth of damage was caused and 19 million trees were blown down just in a few hours. Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a force 7 storm. They remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990 when most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, unlike in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings. Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic reminders of the power of the wind. It is one part of the weather that people general do not give a second thought to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial role in people' lives.
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