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Gibilisco, Stan. Meteorology Demystified. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005.

Meteorology Demystified

Authors: Stan Gibilisco

Published:  October 2005

eISBN: 9780071487900 0071487905 | ISBN: 9780071448482
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  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 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
  • Chapter 2 The Atmosphere
  • Common Variables
  • Atmospheric Circulation
  • Weather Systems
  • Weather Maps
  • Wind Speed
  • Clouds
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 3 Observation and Forecasting
  • Some Weather Lore
  • Basic Observation Tools
  • Advanced Observation Tools
  • Forecasting Methods
  • Numerical Forecasting
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 4 Rain and Lightning
  • Thunderstorm Formation and Evolution
  • A Hypothetical Severe Thunderstorm
  • Effects of a Thunderstorm
  • The Anatomy of Lightning
  • Protection from Lightning
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 5 Tornadoes
  • Formation and Prediction
  • Tornado Behavior
  • Variations on a Violent Theme
  • Protecting Property and Life
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 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
  • Chapter 7 Winter Weather
  • The Stormiest Season
  • Anatomy and Effects
  • Blizzards
  • Winter into Spring
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 8 Abnormal Weather
  • Heat Waves
  • Cold Spells
  • Too Much Water
  • Not Enough Water
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 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
  • Suggested Additional References
  • Index