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Side vii
As the subject has been considered from the observational side , it follows that
the law of storms , so far as enunciated , is to be regarded not as mere theory ,
but as the result of generalisations of observed facts . In the few cases where ...
As the subject has been considered from the observational side , it follows that
the law of storms , so far as enunciated , is to be regarded not as mere theory ,
but as the result of generalisations of observed facts . In the few cases where ...
Side 35
There thus revolves round the globe from day to day a wave of heat , from the
crest of which air is constantly flowing towards the meridian of greatest cold on
the opposite side of the globe . 66 . The barometer is influenced to a large extent
by ...
There thus revolves round the globe from day to day a wave of heat , from the
crest of which air is constantly flowing towards the meridian of greatest cold on
the opposite side of the globe . 66 . The barometer is influenced to a large extent
by ...
Side 42
The cold air thus accumulated is poured out down the passes which enter the
region on all sides , thus causing those terrific blasts of cold , piercing wind which
sweep down the gorges , and cut off almost all communication during the cold ...
The cold air thus accumulated is poured out down the passes which enter the
region on all sides , thus causing those terrific blasts of cold , piercing wind which
sweep down the gorges , and cut off almost all communication during the cold ...
Side 43
Some of the more important facts have been long known , in a general way —
such as , the belt of low pressure in the equatorial regions , bounded on each
side by the high pressures from which the north and south trades flow ; the low ...
Some of the more important facts have been long known , in a general way —
such as , the belt of low pressure in the equatorial regions , bounded on each
side by the high pressures from which the north and south trades flow ; the low ...
Side 62
A few throws or swinging strokes will generally be sufficient , after which the
thermometer should be placed in a slanting position , to allow the rest of the spirit
still adhering to the sides of the tube to drain down to the column . But another ...
A few throws or swinging strokes will generally be sufficient , after which the
thermometer should be placed in a slanting position , to allow the rest of the spirit
still adhering to the sides of the tube to drain down to the column . But another ...
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Side 184 - That rises upward always higher, And onward drags a labouring breast, And topples round the dreary west, A looming bastion fringed with fire.
Bibliografisk informasjon
| Tittel | Handy Book of Meteorology |
| Forfatter | Alexander Buchan |
| Utgave | 2 |
| Utgiver | W. Blackwood and Sons, 1868 |
| Original fra | Oxford University |
| Digitalisert | 20. sep 2006 |
| Lengde | 371 sider |
| Eksporter sitat | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |