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100 1 _aTyndall, John,
_d1820-1893
245 1 4 _aThe Forms of Water in Clouds and Rivers, Ice and Glaciers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-18
508 _aProduced by Tom Cosmas produced from files generously provided on The Internet Archive. All resultant materials are placed in the Public Domain.
520 _a"The Forms of Water in Clouds and Rivers, Ice and Glaciers" by John Tyndall is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The author explores the intricate relationships between various forms of water in nature, illustrating concepts related to clouds, rivers, and glaciers through a combination of observation, experimental results, and theoretical discussions. The book serves as an accessible introduction to the phenomena surrounding water in its different states, as well as the scientific principles underlying them. The opening of the text establishes a thoughtful and engaging narrative about the connections between natural occurrences. Tyndall begins by discussing the origins of rivers, emphasizing that they derive from rain which in turn comes from clouds—explaining this cycle with clear, relatable observations. He introduces readers to the mechanisms behind rainfall and snow through discussions of condensation and the sun's role in promoting evaporation, with a focus on observable phenomena like clouds forming above a locomotive or the behavior of steam. This introductory portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of glacial movements and the physical laws governing these natural processes, all while maintaining an approachable style aimed at widening public understanding of science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRivers
653 _aClouds
653 _aIce
653 _aGlaciers
653 _aWater
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63803
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