Weather : a visual guide / Bruce Buckley, Edward J. Hopkins, Richard Whitaker.
2004
QC863.4 .B83 2004 (Mapit)
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Weather : a visual guide / Bruce Buckley, Edward J. Hopkins, Richard Whitaker.
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1552979571
Publication Details
Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books, 2004.
Language
English
Description
303 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
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QC863.4 .B83 2004
Summary
Weather is one of Earth's last wild things. Although we can predict it, we cannot control it. It profoundly affects our culture, our economy, our well-being and our daily lives. This book provides a comprehensive visual guide to weather in all its manifestations. Clearly written and richly illustrated, it explains how the weather engine works, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and droughts. Weather also explains the effect of climate on plants, animals and humans, and examines the latest research on changing climate, with particular reference to vital issues like global warming and ozone depletion.
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Includes index.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Weather engine
Weather in action
Extreme weather
Watching the weather
Global climate
Changing climate
Factfile
Glossary
Index.
Weather engine
Weather in action
Extreme weather
Watching the weather
Global climate
Changing climate
Factfile
Glossary
Index.