Elements of Meteorology: On the constitution of the atmosphereJ.W. Parker, 1845 - Meteorology |
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aërial amount aqueous vapour ascending atmo atmosphere barometer blow calculated cause changes clouds coast cold condensation consequence cooling course curves decrease degrees density dew-point diffusion direction disturbing earth easterly effect elastic force elevation equal equator equatorial current Essay evaporation expansion extend fall feet flow following Table globe gradually heat height horary oscillations hygrometer Illustrations inches inches of mercury increase influence J. W. DONALDSON JOHN FREDERIC DANIELL JOSHUA TRIMMER King's College latitude 30 longitude lower current mean temperature mercurial column meridian Meteorological motion mountains northern hemisphere observations ocean Octavo parallel particles perature phenomena polar current poles poles of cold precipitation pressure produced Professor progression proportion R. W. Jelf rain rature regions regular remark rise rotatory situated southern specific gravity sphere station steam strata stratum supposed surface take place Temp temperature tion trade winds tropical unequal upper current velocity volume
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