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... the region of calms , the parts of the oceans swept by devastating storms at
particular seasons , and the laws of storms , has saved innumerable lives and
much property ; and by pointing out the quickest routes to be followed , has
shortened ...
... the region of calms , the parts of the oceans swept by devastating storms at
particular seasons , and the laws of storms , has saved innumerable lives and
much property ; and by pointing out the quickest routes to be followed , has
shortened ...
Side 49
atmosphere , the heated air which rises from them ; and the pressure is still
farther increased by the upper current flowing from the region of calms . Now the
North Atlantic is the ocean which most fully meets these conditions , being
surrounded ...
atmosphere , the heated air which rises from them ; and the pressure is still
farther increased by the upper current flowing from the region of calms . Now the
North Atlantic is the ocean which most fully meets these conditions , being
surrounded ...
Side 50
30° 50 10° 15° 10° 25° In the above two cases the belt of lowest pressure marks
out the region of calms and of constant rains , which will be referred to further on .
103 . The crowding together of the isobarometric lines in the south and east of ...
30° 50 10° 15° 10° 25° In the above two cases the belt of lowest pressure marks
out the region of calms and of constant rains , which will be referred to further on .
103 . The crowding together of the isobarometric lines in the south and east of ...
Side 53
The singularness of this depression consists in its close proximity to the high
pressure of Siberia . 110 . The position of the lowest equatorial pressure in the
Indian Ocean , which determines the region of calms and constant rains , is
peculiar in ...
The singularness of this depression consists in its close proximity to the high
pressure of Siberia . 110 . The position of the lowest equatorial pressure in the
Indian Ocean , which determines the region of calms and constant rains , is
peculiar in ...
Side 72
Again , if the instruments are placed in a low situation , with rising ground
surrounding it wholly or in part , then during calm nights cold air will flow down
upon the thermometers , thus hastening the period of the lowest temperature at
the place .
Again , if the instruments are placed in a low situation , with rising ground
surrounding it wholly or in part , then during calm nights cold air will flow down
upon the thermometers , thus hastening the period of the lowest temperature at
the place .
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