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100 1 $aGibilisco, Stan.
245 10 $aMeteorology demystified /$cStan Gibilisco.
260 $aNew York :$bMcGraw-Hill,$c℗♭2006.
300 $axi, 323 pages :$billustrations, maps ;$c24 cm.
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490 1 $aDemystified series
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (page 317) and index.
505 0 $aPreface -- ch. 1. Background physics: The solid phase ; The liquid phase ; The gaseous phase ; What is heat? ; Temperature ; Some effects of temperature ; Temperature and states of matter ; Quiz -- ch. 2. The atmosphere: Common variables ; Atmospheric circulation ; Weather systems ; Weather maps ; Wind speed ; Clouds ; Quiz -- ch. 3. Observation and forecasting: Some weather lore ; Basic observation tools ; Advanced observation tools ; Forecasting methods ; Numerical forecasting ; Quiz -- ch. 4. Rain and lightning: Thunderstorm formation and evolution ; A hypothetical severe thunderstorm ; Effects of thunderstorm ; The anatomy of lightning ; Protection from lightning ; Quiz -- ch. 5. Tornadoes: Formation and prediction ; Tornado behavior ; Variations on a violent theme ; Protecting property and life ; Quiz -- ch. 6. Tropical cyclones: A hypothetical storm ; The Azores-Bermuda high ; Anatomy of a hurricane ; Hurricane life cycles ; Effects of a hurricane ; Preparation and survival ; Debby strikes ; Quiz -- ch. 7. Winter weather: The stormiest season ; Anatomy and effects ; Blizzards ; Winter into spring ; Quiz -- ch. 8. Abnormal weather: Heat waves ; Cold spells ; Too much water ; Not enough water ; Quiz -- ch. 9. The past and future climate: Early weather ; Glacial and interglacial periods ; The future : warming or cooling? ; Weather and climate modification ; Quiz -- Final exam -- Answers to quiz and exam questions.
520 $aPresents an introduction to meteorology, providing information on understanding the science of air and water pressure systems, exploring the formation of tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms, and considering the impact of human activity on climate.
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830 0 $aMcGraw-Hill "Demystified" series.
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