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CONTENTS
Preface xi
CHAPTER 1 Background Physics 1
The Solid Phase 1
The Liquid Phase 6
The Gaseous Phase 14
What Is Heat? 17
Temperature 21
Some Effects of Temperature 27
Temperature and States of Matter 31
Quiz 36
CHAPTER 2 The Atmosphere 39
Common Variables 39
Atmospheric Circulation 44
Weather Systems 49
Weather Maps 57
Wind Speed 61
Clouds 64
Quiz 72
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CHAPTER 3 Observation and Forecasting 75
Some Weather Lore 75
Basic Observation Tools 80
Advanced Observation Tools 88
Forecasting Methods 94
Numerical Forecasting 100
Quiz 102
CHAPTER 4 Rain and Lightning 105
Thunderstorm Formation and Evolution 105
A Hypothetical Severe Thunderstorm 111
Effects of a Thunderstorm 114
The Anatomy of Lightning 119
Protection from Lightning 126
Quiz 130
CHAPTER 5 Tornadoes 133
Formation and Prediction 133
Tornado Behavior 140
Variations on a Violent Theme 146
Protecting Property and Life 152
Quiz 156
CHAPTER 6 Tropical Cyclones 159
A Hypothetical Storm 159
The Azores-Bermuda High 163
Anatomy of a Hurricane 167
Hurricane Life Cycles 169
Effects of a Hurricane 172
Preparation and Survival 182
Debby Strikes 186
Quiz 192
CONTENTS ix
CHAPTER 7 Winter Weather 195
The Stormiest Season 195
Anatomy and Effects 202
Blizzards 212
Winter into Spring 222
Quiz 227
CHAPTER 8 Abnormal Weather 231
Heat Waves 231
Cold Spells 240
Too Much Water 246
Not Enough Water 251
Quiz 255
CHAPTER 9 The Past and Future Climate 259
Early Weather 259
Glacial and Interglacial Periods 260
The Future: Warming or Cooling? 273
Weather and Climate Modification 279
Quiz 282
Final Exam 285
Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions 313
Suggested Additional References 317
Index 319
