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Surveys the diverse climate of the British Isles and explains the climatic characteristics of 11 regions. Part I examines ways in which regional climates evolve from the interplay of meteorological conditions and geography. Part II surveys climatic characteristics of ten regions and summarizes climatic data using 1961-1990 climatic averages. Part III relates the spatial dimension of Part II to climatic change, reviewing causes and history of climatic change and comparing evidence for future change with present day variations and their consequences. Includes b&w photos and a glossary. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Robert L. Wilby The American Meteorological Society - Dec 1998
"This book is skillfully crafted, containing an abundance of factual information, and is very geographical. The editor and publisher should be congratualated for compiling such an appealing and readable text.."

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A comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the diverse climate of the British Isles is presented here. Leading climatologists examine eleven regions. Climatic distinctiveness and local weather contrasts are described and data supplied.

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A comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the diverse climate of the British Isles is presented here. Leading climatologists examine eleven regions. Climatic distinctiveness and local weather contrasts are described and data supplied.

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