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The Climate of Southern California

Name: The Climate of Southern California
ISBN: 9780520315242

Harry P. Bailey,

English
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eBook - ePub

The Climate of Southern California

Harry P. Bailey,

About this book

The Climate of Southern California provides a comprehensive academic exploration of the complex and often paradoxical climate of Southern California, a region renowned for its mild weather yet characterized by remarkable variability. The text delves into the meteorological, geographical, and human factors that shape the region's climate, offering insights for geographers, climatologists, and environmental scientists interested in the nuances of microclimatic diversity and the impact of topography on weather patterns. Southern California's climate, often romanticized yet misunderstood, is presented here in precise scientific terms, highlighting the influence of marine air patterns, seasonal shifts, and the dramatic contrasts between coastal lowlands and inland deserts. This work also considers the socio-environmental implications of Southern California's climate, from its appeal to settlers and tourists to its unique challenges in agriculture, air quality, and urban development. With in-depth chapters on coastal influences, the impact of mountain ranges, and the dynamics of aridity and precipitation, this volume offers a robust analysis supported by historical data and detailed maps. Ideal for researchers, students, and professionals, The Climate of Southern California presents a nuanced view of a region where mild coastal breezes coexist with intense inland heat and dry desert air—a climatic tapestry as varied as it is scientifically significant.

This title was originally published in 1966.
The Climate of Southern California provides a comprehensive academic exploration of the complex and often paradoxical climate of Southern California, a region renowned for its mild weather yet characterized by remarkable variability. The text delves into

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