This highly readable and informative guide answers hundreds of fascinating questions about storms and atmospheric phenomena. In addition to dispelling common misconceptions, it imparts a wealth of solid scientific data about hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, wind, fog, ice storms, and other events. The text is embellished with 72 drawings and 20 photographs.
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978-0-486-14443-6 (9780486144436)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
PREFACE TO THE DOVER EDITION
INTRODUCTION
I HURRICANES
II TORNADOES
III THUNDERSTORMS
IV HAILSTORMS
V WINDS
VI FOGS
VII "RAINSTORMS, SNOWSTORMS, AND ICE STORMS "
VIII "EXTREMES OF COLD, HEAT, AND PRESSURE"
IX STORMS OF SPACE
APPENDIX
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
