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The Science of Extreme Weather

Written by: Eric R. Snodgrass, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Eric R. Snodgrass
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Thanks to an ongoing revolution in the science of meteorology, we can now understand how extreme weather conditions arise, produce far more accurate forecasts, and know how to protect ourselves when dangerous conditions develop. The Science of Extreme Weather is your field guide to the worst that Earth’s atmosphere can inflict.

In 24 exciting, informative, and potentially life-saving half-hour lectures aimed at weather novices and amateur forecasters alike, you gain a surprisingly powerful tool in the face of such overwhelming forces: knowledge. Even as the population of the globe continues to increase, fewer and fewer people are dying from extreme weather. The credit goes to improved forecasting tools along with more accurate computer models that weigh the countless data points that represent the ever-changing atmosphere. As a result, it is rare for a severe weather event to catch meteorologists by surprise.

Guided by meteorologist, storm chaser, and award-winning teacher Eric R. Snodgrass, you learn the fundamental science that underlies blizzards, flash floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, and more. You’ll come away with newfound appreciation and respect for weather’s most awe-inspiring phenomena.

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Tooo much emphasis is delivery of text

It was REALLY hard to listen to the course as the professor emphasized the adjectives and adverbs in VERY distracting manner.

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Interesting, but requires visuals

Although the professor is super interesting, and enthusiastic, as an audio lecture only this is terrible. You absolutely have to have the visuals. He constantly references videos and pictures that just don't translate to audio only. If you are looking for something to listen to in the car or out walking don't waste your time.

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