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Title:
The Law of Storms
The various phenomena by which their approach can be ascertained with certainty, and practical directions to mariners for the avoidance of their fury, compiled from various sources
Credits:
Produced by MFR, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Law of Storms" by John Ross is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on meteorological phenomena related to storms, particularly hurricanes and cyclones, providing practical guidance for mariners on how to identify and avoid the severe impacts of these weather events. In "The Law of Storms," Captain John Ross thoroughly explains the atmospheric conditions that lead to hurricanes and the rotational behavior of winds in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The book delves into various signs—physical sensations, visual cues, and auditory signals—that indicate the approach of a storm. It also outlines meteorological theories, such as Dove's Law of Gyration, and discusses the use of barometers and other instruments to predict storm behaviors. Ross provides detailed tables and rules for navigating ships safely during hurricanes, emphasizing the importance of understanding wind patterns and the cyclone's center to minimize potential damage. The comprehensive nature of this work serves as a crucial resource for sailors and anyone interested in the science of meteorology during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ross, John
EBook No.: 55774
Published: Oct 19, 2017
Downloads: 210
Language: English
Subject: Storms
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Law of Storms
The various phenomena by which their approach can be ascertained with certainty, and practical directions to mariners for the avoidance of their fury, compiled from various sources
Credits:
Produced by MFR, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Law of Storms" by John Ross is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on meteorological phenomena related to storms, particularly hurricanes and cyclones, providing practical guidance for mariners on how to identify and avoid the severe impacts of these weather events. In "The Law of Storms," Captain John Ross thoroughly explains the atmospheric conditions that lead to hurricanes and the rotational behavior of winds in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The book delves into various signs—physical sensations, visual cues, and auditory signals—that indicate the approach of a storm. It also outlines meteorological theories, such as Dove's Law of Gyration, and discusses the use of barometers and other instruments to predict storm behaviors. Ross provides detailed tables and rules for navigating ships safely during hurricanes, emphasizing the importance of understanding wind patterns and the cyclone's center to minimize potential damage. The comprehensive nature of this work serves as a crucial resource for sailors and anyone interested in the science of meteorology during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ross, John
EBook No.: 55774
Published: Oct 19, 2017
Downloads: 210
Language: English
Subject: Storms
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.