Indiana's Weather and Climate - Couverture souple

Oliver, John E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0253220564 ISBN 13 : 9780253220561

Editeur : Indiana University Press, 2009

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John E. Oliver (1933-2008) was Emeritus Professor of Physical Geography and Director of the Climate Laboratory at Indiana State University. He authored or edited 12 books, including The Encyclopedia of World Climatology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Indiana University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0253220564
• ISBN 13: 9780253220561
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible