Project Gutenberg 2020-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 146 Tyndall, John 1820 1893 Tyndal, John The Forms of Water in Clouds and Rivers, Ice and Glaciers Produced by Tom Cosmas produced from files generously provided on The Internet Archive. All resultant materials are placed in the Public Domain. "The Forms of Water in Clouds and Rivers, Ice and Glaciers" by John Tyndall is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The author explores the intricate relationships between various forms of water in nature, illustrating concepts related to clouds, rivers, and glaciers through a combination of observation, experimental results, and theoretical discussions. The book serves as an accessible introduction to the phenomena surrounding water in its different states, as well as the scientific principles underlying them. The opening of the text establishes a thoughtful and engaging narrative about the connections between natural occurrences. Tyndall begins by discussing the origins of rivers, emphasizing that they derive from rain which in turn comes from clouds—explaining this cycle with clear, relatable observations. He introduces readers to the mechanisms behind rainfall and snow through discussions of condensation and the sun's role in promoting evaporation, with a focus on observable phenomena like clouds forming above a locomotive or the behavior of steam. This introductory portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of glacial movements and the physical laws governing these natural processes, all while maintaining an approachable style aimed at widening public understanding of science. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rivers Clouds Ice Glaciers Water QE Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 393697 2025-06-25T08:32:04.676831 text/html 364035 2024-10-18T08:17:06 text/html 2418495 2025-06-25T08:32:14.346793 application/epub+zip 2421465 2025-06-25T08:32:07.418845 application/epub+zip 203342 2025-06-25T08:32:05.352808 application/epub+zip 1787197 2025-06-25T08:32:18.181756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1741086 2025-06-25T08:32:12.177752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257494 2022-09-28T18:45:27.935913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310385 2025-06-25T08:32:03.729825 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290489 2024-10-18T08:17:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17330 2025-06-25T08:32:18.316802 application/rdf+xml 21576 2025-06-25T08:32:05.460854 image/jpeg 2654 2025-06-25T08:32:05.406835 image/jpeg 2763911 2025-06-25T08:32:04.797800 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia