Mike Lynch's Minnesota WeatherWatch

副标题: A Complete Guide for Weather-Obsessed Minnesotans

ISBN: 9780760328637

出版社: Voyageur Press

出版年: 2007-09-15

页数: 160

定价: USD 25.95

装帧: Hardcover

内容简介

In a tumultuous state that has annual tornadoes, blizzards, thunderstorms and heat waves Minnesotans have a natural interest in predicting the weather - just like the English! Mike Lynch is Minnesota's top weather forecaster, and here he reveals the secrets to accurate forecasting - from Dandelions to Doppler. Infusing the book with a sense of fun and expertise, Lynch explains the mechanics of the weather, and looks at scientific prediction from the Greeks and Romans to present day satellite and radar technology. he also turns to Nature, and shows how plant and animal behavior , sky color, lakes, stars and more can accurately predict the weather. Rounding out this expert fact-filled guide are sidebars on Minnesota weather history and lore, plus a state weather almanac.