Meteorology; or, Weather Explained
by OpenStories
Original author: J. G. M'Pherson
"Meteorology; or, Weather Explained" by J. G. M'Pherson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. It aims to demystify various meteorological phenomena and provides a thorough understanding of weather patterns, atmospheric conditions, and the impact of dust particles. Throughout the text, M'Pherson draws from established scientific principles while incorporating practical observations to elucidate the complexities of weather. At the start of the work, the author discusses the omnipresence and significance of weather in daily life, stressing its role in influencing both business and leisure. He observes common expressions related to weather and emphasizes how, despite the reliance on traditional weather lore, a scientific approach reveals a more profound understanding. The opening also introduces Dr. John Aitken's contributions to meteorology, setting the stage for a discussion of various weather phenomena such as dew formation, hoar frost, fog, and the science behind everyday weather predictions.
Meteorology; or, Weather Explained, by J. G. M'Pherson. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #38928.
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36 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter317 words
- 2.Introduction1,079 words
- 3.Chapter II: The Formation of Dew1,034 words
- 4.Chapter III: True and False Dew711 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Hoar-Frost885 words
- 6.Chapter V: FOG772 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Numbering of the Dust818 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Dust and Atmospheric Phenomena531 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: A Fog-Counter732 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Formation of Clouds801 words
- 11.Chapter X: Decay of Clouds670 words
- 12.Chapter XI: It Always Rains858 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Haze923 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Hazing Effects of Atmospheric Dust735 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Thunder Clears the Air901 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Disease-Germs in the Air665 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: A Change of Air732 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Old Moon in the New Moon's Arms890 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: An Autumn Afterglow906 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: A Winter Foreglow679 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Rainbow760 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: The Aurora Borealis865 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: The Blue Sky880 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: A Sanitary Detective645 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: Fog and Smoke706 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Electrical Deposition of Smoke708 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Radiation From Snow745 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Mountain Giants786 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Wind913 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: Cyclones and Anti-Cyclones853 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Rain Phenomena959 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: The Meteorology of Ben Nevis1,224 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: The Weather and Influenza739 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: Climate995 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: The "challenger" Weather Reports668 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: Weather-Forecasting2,788 words