A Dictionary of Weather
A Dictionary of Weather
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Summary
Containing illustrative examples of specific events and extremes, this comprehensive dictionary contains over 1,800 weather, forecasting, and climate terms. A black and white illustration section shows the main cloud types, as well as satellite images of weather systems. Weather records and climate data from around the world are also given.
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A Dictionary of Weather by Storm Dunlop
This is an authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of over 1,800 weather, forecasting, and climate terms, with illustrative examples of specific events and extremes. Readers can find out fascinating facts, such as where and when the world's largest hailstone fell or where the highest temperature was recorded, using the list of weather records, and check climate data for different weather types from around the world. A black and white illustration section shows the main cloud types, as well as satellite images of weather systems. Key terms from the related fields of oceanography, hydrology, and climatology are also covered. This is an essential reference source for meteorology and geography students, whether at school or university, and for amateur meteorologists.
STORM DUNLOP is a translator, editor, lecturer, and author of many books including Astronomy: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Night Sky and The Oxford Dictionary of Weather. He is Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Royal Meteorological Society.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780198610496 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198610491 |
| Title | A Dictionary of Weather |
| Author | Storm Dunlop |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2005-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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