Description
CLOUDS AND METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA
Book Summary
An introductory guide to understanding the atmosphere through sky observation. This small-format book, featuring full-color photographs, gathers a collection of images resulting from many hours of observation alongside informative texts adapted to the local climatic reality. An accessible tool for identifying clouds and meteorological phenomena.
What is it about?
This work is a practical guide for learning to identify different types of clouds and the most common meteorological phenomena. Through a carefully curated selection of full-color photographs, the reader will be able to recognize formations such as cumulus, stratus, or cirrus, as well as understand processes like the formation of fog, storms, or rainbows. The texts, written in an informative style, clearly explain the basic concepts of meteorology, always adapted to the climatic conditions of the Mediterranean environment. It is an invitation to look at the sky with new eyes and understand the atmospheric processes that surround us.
Main topics
- Identification and classification of clouds (cumulus, stratus, cirrus, etc.).
- Meteorological phenomena: fog, storms, rainbows, dew, etc.
- Introduction to atmospheric observation and practical meteorology.
- Interpretation of the sky as a tool for understanding the local climate.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for meteorology enthusiasts, natural science students, teachers seeking visual didactic resources, and any curious person who wishes to learn to read the sky and understand the atmospheric phenomena of their environment.
What this book offers
- A visual and practical guide to identifying clouds and meteorological phenomena with the naked eye.
- Basic meteorological knowledge adapted to the local climatic reality.
- A manageable and lightweight format, ideal for taking into the field or on observation walks.
- High-quality photographs that facilitate the recognition of different formations.
- An informative approach that makes atmospheric science accessible to any reader.
Technical specifications
- Author: MAZON, JORDI; COSTA, MARCEL
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Topic: CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
- Collection: NATURE MINI-GUIDES
- Publication date: May 2024
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 84 g
Editorial review
A well-structured introductory guide that combines scientific rigor with an attractive visual approach. Its small format and photographic content make it a practical resource for those who wish to delve into meteorological observation without the need for prior knowledge. Ideal for sparking curiosity about atmospheric science from a local and accessible perspective.