This text offers a comprehensive exploration of the earth's atmosphere, emphasizing the relationships between key variables like temperature, pressure, winds, and moisture that drive atmospheric phenomena. It begins with the basic anatomy of the atmosphere and the influences that govern its behavior. Subsequent chapters delve into cloud types, precipitation, and various weather systems, including thunderstorms, mid-latitude low cyclones, and hurricanes. A detailed description of weather forecasting is provided, along with an examination of weather and climate anomalies, such as El Niño, highlighting their global impact and the interconnectedness of the atmosphere with other Earth systems. The final chapter addresses climate change, emphasizing its scientific basis and integrating concepts from earlier sections. This foundational knowledge makes the text suitable for introductory courses in geology, geosciences, physics, climatology, or any course focused on climate change. The author, Eugene Robl, holds a Ph.D. in meteorology and teaches at the University of Utah and Westminster College, where he has instructed courses in meteorology, astronomy, chemistry, and physics.
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