180 pages, 28 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm
regular print
Contents
1. In the beginning -- 2. The climate of Australia -- 3. General circulation of the atmosphere -- 4. Macroscale circulations -- 5. Mesoscale circulations -- 6. Clouds -- 7. Meterological instruments -- 8. Weather and society -- 9. Climate and climatic change
Summary
Fully revised and updated, this new edition describes Australia's climate and weather in a lively and readable way. It gives full information on topics such as: how the weather affects our day-to-day living; an explanation of Australia's climate; and how and why the atmosphere works
