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Overview"Weather and climate information you can use every day of the year From blue skies to raging hurricanes, from ice storms to droughts, North Carolina's weather varies widely from season to season and from day to day. In this delightful and informative book, Peter J. Robinson provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate and an introduction to the science that describes it. What is North Carolina's ""typical"" weather? How does it vary from the coast to the mountains? How do we forecast it? With dozens of color maps and tables to make understanding the weather easier, Robinson covers big issues such as the role of weather and climate in daily life, severe weather threats and their causes, and the meteorological effects of seasons. He also explains more specific phenomena including the causes of heating and cooling, the effects of acid rain, and the role of groundwater in weather. Robinson addresses the state's weather history as well as long-term concerns associated with how air pollution affects weather and our health, and he explores why issues of local and global climate change matter. Throughout, he discusses weather in ways that can inform daily life, whether you're planting a garden, building a climate-friendly and energy-efficient home, or choosing a time and place for vacation." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter J. Robinson , Greg FishelPublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.580kg ISBN: 9780807829615ISBN 10: 0807829617 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 30 November 2005 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsReviewsRobinson writes about the history of North Carolina weather, the science behind it, and what we can expect in the future. -- Endeavors Robinson writes about the history of North Carolina weather, the science behind it, and what we can expect in the future. -- Endeavors Robinson writes about the history of North Carolina weather, the science behind it, and what we can expect in the future. <br> -- Endeavors Author InformationPETER J. ROBINSON is professor of geography at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and director of the North Carolina Climate Program. He is coauthor of Contemporary Climatology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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