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Extraordinary Weather Richard Hamblyn

Extraordinary Weather By Richard Hamblyn

Extraordinary Weather by Richard Hamblyn


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Summary

Offers a selection of weather phenomena, from the snow rollers that form on icy rooftops to the displays of volcanic lightning. In this title, each photograph is accompanied by commentary that explains the science behind these extraordinary events.

Extraordinary Weather Summary

Extraordinary Weather: Wonders of the Atmosphere from Dust Storms to Lighting Strikes by Richard Hamblyn

Discover the amazing world of extreme weather with this incredible image collection of some of the most bizarre weather types and tropical storms of all time. Richard Hamblyn offers a selection of truly breathtaking weather phenomena, from the beautiful snow rollers that form on icy rooftops to awe-inspiring displays of volcanic lightning. Each stunning photograph is accompanied by commentary by the award-winning science writer, whose intelligent and informative explanations make the science behind these extraordinary weather events accessible and entertaining.

Stunning Photography - Beautiful colours and full-page photography bring each extreme weather scene to life.

Understand the science - Richard Hamblyn's clever and accessible writing helps you get to grips with over 90 different bizarre and extreme weather types.

About Richard Hamblyn

Richard Hamblyn is the author of The Cloud Book (2008), Extraordinary Clouds (2009) and The Invention of Clouds (2002), which won the LA Times Book Prize and was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize. He is currently Writer in Residence at the Environment Institute, University College London.

Table of Contents

1. Storm, Tempests & Floods; Hurricanes, Waterspouts, Giant Waves, Big Winds Downpours, Floods and Inundations; 2. Ice & Snow; Snowstorms and Drifts, Avalanches, Snow Rollers, Icicles, Hail, Frost Phenomena; 3. Heat & Drought; Dust Storms, Droughts, Desertifiction, Forest Fires; 4. Atmospherics; Fogs, Lightning, Mirages, Weird Clouds, Fogbows, Brocken Spectre, Green Ray, Aurora; 5. Strange Phenomena; Volcano Weather, Earthquake Weather, Rain of Fish; 6. Man-Made Weather; Rainmaking, Contrails, Climate Change.

Additional information

GOR005340690
9781446301913
1446301915
Extraordinary Weather: Wonders of the Atmosphere from Dust Storms to Lighting Strikes by Richard Hamblyn
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
2012-04-27
144
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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