Indiana's Weather and Climate Contributor(s): Oliver, John E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0253220564 ISBN-13: 9780253220561 Publisher: Quarry Books OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Weather - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology |
Dewey: 551.697 |
LCCN: 2008034834 |
Series: Indiana Natural Science |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.20 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Indiana |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: There's more to Indiana weather than what greets us when we go outdoors. Ever wonder why the daily weather report is so erratic? Why the seasons seem to come too early or start too late? Whether there really is such a thing as global warming? This fascinating and informative book tells the story behind the daily forecast, seasonal variations, and climate change. It explains why there are seasons in this part of the world and examines some of their more dramatic aspects--thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, droughts, and snowstorms. Here you'll find information on forecasting, weather satellites, and data collection; on faraway events that influence Indiana's weather, such as El Niño; and on long- and short-term changes in Indiana's climate beginning more than 1,000 years ago. Air pollution, urban heat islands, the LaPorte anomaly--it's all here in this comprehensive and up-to-date reference. |