| Description |
1 online resource (353 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Contributors; Preface; The Aborigines and meteorology; Faunal evolution and Australia's climate; History; Atmospheric systems and phenomena; Technical developments for research and applications; Colour Plates |
| Summary |
Windows on Meteorology: Australian Perspective answers a host of questions about Australia's weather and climate, and explains the underlying causes of floods, droughts and cyclones. Vivid accounts of dust storms and the mysteries of the 'morning glory' cloud lines are revealed. The book highlights the perception in Aboriginal culture of the connection between seasons and natural cycles, through aspects of Aboriginal mythology and language, and contains a unique Aboriginal seasonal calendar. The influence of climate on Australia's wildlife is illustrated with fascinating accounts of the evol |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians.
|
|
Meteorology -- Australia
|
|
Meteorology -- Australia -- History
|
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
|
|
Aboriginal Australians.
|
|
Meteorology.
|
|
Australia.
|
| Genre/Form |
History.
|
| Form |
Electronic book
|
| ISBN |
9780643060388 |
|
0643060383 |
|
1283157152 |
|
9781283157155 |
|
