This book offers a general introduction to the jet stream, and examines how it affects much of the weather across the northern hemisphere. The science is built

Explores the principles of jet stream formation, how such streams are measured and analyzed, and what effects they have on weather and climate.

"In this Very Short Introduction Storm Dunlop explains what weather is, what causes it, and how we measure it. Analysing the basic features of the atmosphere, i

A number of extreme weather events have struck the Northern Hemisphere in recent years, from scorching heatwaves to desperately cold winters, and from floods an

Anyone who has experienced turbulence in flight knows that it is usually not pleasant, and may wonder why this is so difficult to avoid. The book includes paper