Meteorology: The Science of the Atmosphere

audiobook

Meteorology: The Science of the Atmosphere

by Charles Fitzhugh Talman

EN·~10 hours

Chapters

Description

Step into the world of the sky with a guide that blends clear explanations and vivid illustrations. From the swirling funnel of a tornado to the delicate lace of cirrus clouds, the book walks listeners through the basic building blocks of weather, showing how temperature, moisture and motion shape the atmosphere we live under. It also highlights the tools early scientists used—balloon soundings, kites and early meteorographs—to peek into the layers above our heads.

Beyond the eye‑catching pictures, the narrative explores how our understanding of air has evolved from ancient elemental theories to modern physics. Listeners will discover why weather forecasting belongs in a weather bureau, not an observatory, and gain a solid grounding in the forces that drive storms, rain, and sunshine. Ideal for curious minds, the work offers a timeless foundation for anyone eager to grasp the science behind everyday weather.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (607K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2014-10-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

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Charles Fitzhugh Talman

1874–1936

A gifted popularizer of meteorology, he helped make the science of weather clear and engaging for general readers. His work also helped build one of America’s great meteorological libraries and reference collections.

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