Meteorology Demystified

Wondering about weather? Learn Mother Nature's secrets Meteorology Demystifiedpresents a complete explanation of essential physical and scientific concepts before delving into a more detailed look at various weather phenomena.

Stan Gibilisco is the "father" of the Demystified series, as well as a bestselling Demystified author. His prior titles include The TAB Encyclopedia of Electronics for Technicians, Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Physics Demystified, Electronics Demystified, and, most recently, Math Proofs Demystified.

Preface

xi

Background Physics

1

(38)

The Solid Phase

1

(5)

The Liquid Phase

6

(8)

The Gaseous Phase

14

(3)

What Is Heat?

17

(4)

Temperature

21

(6)

Some Effects of Temperature

27

(4)

Temperature and States of Matter

31

(5)

Quiz

36

(3)

The Atmosphere

39

(36)

Common Variables

39

(5)

Atmospheric Circulation

44

(5)

Weather Systems

49

(8)

Weather Maps

57

(4)

Wind Speed

61

(3)

Clouds

64

(8)

Quiz

72

(3)

Observation and Forecasting

75

(30)

Some Weather Lore

75

(5)

Basic Observation Tools

80

(8)

Advanced Observation Tools

88

(6)

Forecasting Methods

94

(6)

Numerical Forecasting

100

(2)

Quiz

102

(3)

Rain and Lightning

105

(28)

Thunderstorm Formation and Evolution

105

(6)

A Hypothetical Severe Thunderstorm

111

(3)

Effects of a Thunderstorm

114

(5)

The Anatomy of Lightning

119

(7)

Protection from Lightning

126

(4)

Quiz

130

(3)

Tornadoes

133

(26)

Formation and Prediction

133

(7)

Tornado Behavior

140

(6)

Variations on a Violent Theme

146

(6)

Protecting Property and Life

152

(4)

Quiz

156

(3)

Tropical Cyclones

159

(36)

A Hypothetical Storm

159

(4)

The Azores-Bermuda High

163

(4)

Anatomy of a Hurricane

167

(2)

Hurricane Life Cycles

169

(3)

Effects of a Hurricane

172

(10)

Preparation and Survival

182

(4)

Debby Strikes

186

(6)

Quiz

192

(3)

Winter Weather

195

(36)

The Stormiest Season

195

(7)

Anatomy and Effects

202

(10)

Blizzards

212

(10)

Winter into Spring

222

(5)

Quiz

227

(4)

Abnormal Weather

231

(28)

Heat Waves

231

(9)

Cold Spells

240

(6)

Too Much Water

246

(5)

Not Enough Water

251

(4)

Quiz

255

(4)

The Past and Future Climate

259

(26)

Early Weather

259

(1)

Glacial and Interglacial Periods

260

(13)

The Future: Warming or Cooling?

273

(6)

Weather and Climate Modification

279

(3)

Quiz

282

(3)

Final Exam

285

(28)

Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions

313

(4)

Suggested Additional References

317

(2)

Index

319

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Meteorology Demystified

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