The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology
- ISBN-10
- 0134758587
- ISBN-13
- 9780134758589
- Series
- The Atmosphere
- Category
- Atmosphere
- Pages
- 528
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018
- Authors
- Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Redina L. Herman
Description
Introduction to the atmosphere -- Heating Earth's surface and atmosphere -- Temperature -- Moisture and atmospheric stability -- Forms of condensation and precipitation -- Air pressure and winds -- Circulation of the atmosphere -- Air masses -- Weather patterns -- Thunderstorms and tornadoes -- Hurricanes -- Weather analysis and forecasting -- Air pollution -- The changing climate -- World climates -- Optical phenomena of the atmosphere
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