Some atmospheric disturbances produce the kind of extreme weather events making the national and international new headlines on a regular basis. Just about everyone is interested in knowing more about hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes. There is often confusion about whether or not they are the same thing and whether, for example, we can control these extremely violent phenomena. Thunder and lightning affect many people but how many of us understand what generates such massive electrical discharges and why they occur more at some times of year than at others? A popular addition to the Science Spectra Series, Weather Rage explains the origin and nature of different types of weather observed across many areas of the world - and those that occur on different 'scales'. Presenting an in-depth look at the main factors underlying weather, this book will be an extremely useful guide for all meteorology students and practitioners as well as a source of reference for all those with an interest in the weather.

Weather Rage (Science Spectra Series)

Science & Math

Reynolds, Ross

Earth Sciences

CRC-Press

Weather Rage (Science Spectra)

The Cambridge Guide to the Weather is a practical guide to observing, measuring and understanding the weather. Aimed at all those who enjoy the outdoors, such as sailors, walkers, climbers and birdwatchers, this book is also useful as an aid to planning holidays throughout the world, with handy country-by-country climate guides and statistics, along with in-depth explanations of global weather patterns. Guidance in measuring and recording the weather plus handy tips on how to interpret weather signs are also included. In addition, this book gives a detailed, factual and balanced account of the implications of environmental issues currently in the headlines, such as global warming and the depletion of the ozone layer, as well as the effects of El Niño and other phenomena on world weather patterns. Packed full of colour photographs and satellite images, the text is also illustrated with specially commisioned artwork, maps, charts and graphs.

The Cambridge Guide to the Weather

Cambridge University Press

A practical guide to observing, measuring and understanding the weather, aimed at those who enjoy the outdoors. It can also be used as an aid to planning holidays in the UK and abroad with the country-by-country climate guides and statistics, along with in-depth explanations of global weather patterns. It includes easily accessible information on how to interpret weather signs and guidance on measuring and recording the weather. It takes a detailed, factual and balanced look at the implications of environmental issues currently in the headlines, such as the greenhouse effect, global warming, El Nino and the ozone layer.

Philip's Guide to the Weather

Environment

Philips

A practical guide to observing, measuring and understanding weather. 
 Meteorology is a science that gets widespread exposure on television, radio and newspapers as well as being one of the most frequent topics of conversation. Best of all, it is a science that anyone can dabble in on a daily basis. 
 Guide to Weather is a handy guide to the many forces of nature at work in the Earth's atmosphere. 
 Written for all readers, this book explains how weather phenomena actually develop and how to predict them. The book also explores the validity of weather folklore, such as red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in the morning, sailor take warning, and many others. 
 Guide to Weather covers weather topics in the following nine chapters:
<ul>
<li>The atmosphere</li> <li>Observing the weather</li> <li>Mapping the weather</li> <li>Global weather</li> <li>Explaining the weather</li> <li>Forecasting the weather</li> <li>Hazardous weather</li> <li>Holiday weather around the world</li> <li>Environmental issues.</li> </ul>
 There is also a country-by-country climate guide -- just perfect for today's global traveler -- with concise assessments and graphs showing annual temperatures, precipitation, and sun times. 
 With more than 300 photographs, maps and artwork, Guide to Weather is the compact reference for travelers, meteorological hobbyists, students, farmers, and anyone who wants a better understanding of the weather.

Guide to Weather (Firefly Pocket series)

Firefly Books