| Publication |
New York, HarperCollins Publishers, 2007.
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| Description |
218pPale purple spine
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| Series |
Smithsonian
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| Summary/Abstract |
The essential introduction to the Earth's every changing weather and climate. Shows how weather can cause havoc and create marvels such as mirages and rainbows.
Highlights new technologies and breakthroughs in meterological satellites and climate research.
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| Contents |
An ocean of air
Meteorology's origins
Our connection to the cosmos
Weather vs climate
Great atmospheric cycles
How weather works
Ready reference
Clouds
Precipitation
Extreme, unusual and violent weather
Atmospheric displays
Weather on other planets
Weather, climate and society
Glossary
Furthur reading
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| Standard Number |
980060891374 Pb.
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