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YAExploring Planet Earth series.
Wind--what it is, how it is measured, its effects on climate, and its power to destroy--is the focus in this detailed account suitable for researchers and for those with more than a passing interest in meteorology. Charts and diagrams are well placed and helpful extensions to the text, which is also accompanied by color photos, many of which show the wind in action. Bib., glos., ind.