Meteorology: an Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather
(DVD)

Professor Professor Robert G. Fovell from University of California, Los Angeles.

Why is it often cooler by the ocean? What conditions cause a rain forest? What makes the sky blue? In these 24 fascinating lessons, you'll explore the surprising and intriguing way that our planet experiences weather. Professor Robert Fovell, an expert atmospheric scientist, brings together geography, chemistry, physics, and more to offer insights into the world around you. You'll get answers to everyday questions as well as a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic relationships and physical laws that shape our planet's climate. After studying the structure of the atmosphere, the physics of gases, liquids, and solids, the factors that drive winds, and the processes that create clouds, you will move into large-scale weather events, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as global climate patterns. Along the way, Professor Fovell brings these concepts to life with vivid demonstrations, illustrative examples, and compelling videos and images. You will see the tools scientists use to explain and predict the weather, and you'll examine weather maps to see how meteorologists create a picture of conditions at any given moment. As you explore the meteorologist's art, you'll gain a deep appreciation for the fascinating work done to try to explicate the ongoing mystery of the world's weather. -Amazon.