Wheeler, Dennis
Regional Climates of the British Isles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415139311
- author:
- Wheeler, Dennis
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Environment, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Regional Climates of the British Isles presents a comprehensive survey of the diverse climate of the British Isles. By examining the interplay between meteorological conditions and geography, leading climatologists provide detailed explanations of the climatic characteristics of eleven regions.
The book reviews the history and causes of climatic change, evaluates regional models, and assesses future climatic change and its likely consequences. It offers an important analysis of climatic variations, including local weather contrasts and climatic distinctiveness for each region.