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Record Nr.

UNINA9911007456803321

Autore

Spiridonov Vlado

Titolo

Atmospheric Perspectives : Unveiling Earth's Environmental Challenges / / by Vlado Spiridonov, Mladjen Ćurić, Nenad Novkovski

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

3-031-86757-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXI, 451 p. 302 illus., 294 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

551.5

Soggetti

Atmospheric science

Climatology

Physical geography

Geophysics

Atmospheric Science

Climate Sciences

Earth System Sciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1 Introduction -- 2 Geophysical Basis for Understanding Planet Earth's Systems -- 3 Beneath the Surface -- 4 Biosphere -- 5 Hydrosphere and Cryosphere -- 6 Atmosphere -- 7 Solar Radiation -- 8 Earth’s Temperature Distribution -- 9 Integrated Mechanisms of Global Ocean-Atmosphere Circulation -- 10 Complex Interactions of Air Masses and Atmospheric Systems -- 11 Exploring Natural Hazards -- 12 The Planet's Natural Environment -- 13 The Planet Under Pressure -- 14 The New Era of Environmental Monitoring.

Sommario/riassunto

Earth is a complex and ever-changing system, where the atmosphere, oceans, land, and life interact in intricate ways. Atmospheric Perspectives: Unveiling Earth's Environmental Challenges takes readers on a fascinating journey through the science behind these connections, from the planet’s origins to the present era of climate transformation. Bridging modern scientific insights with a broader understanding of environmental change, this book explores the forces shaping our globe—from atmospheric dynamics and oceanic circulation to biodiversity, natural hazards, and human impacts. With accelerating



climate shifts and growing environmental challenges, understanding Earth’s delicate balance has never been more crucial. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about our world, this book offers a compelling exploration of the natural systems that sustain life—and the urgent need to protect them.