Publication

2001 - University Press of Florida, Gainesville, FL, Florida

Language

English

Word Count

69,750 words, Guess

Page Count

279 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • LCCGC296.8.E4 C39 2001
  • LCCGC296.8.E4C39 2001
  • LCCGC 296.8 E4 C39 2001

Description

"Cesar Caviedes provides the first comprehensive historical account of El Nino, the fascinating and disruptive weather phenomenon that has affected weather cycles all over the globe for thousands of years. Combining scientific accuracy with readable presentation, he brings together all existing information, references, and clues about past El Nino occurrences and their impact on political, military, social, economic, and environmental history. This sweeping demonstration of the impact of climatic fluctuation on human history will be fascinating to the scientific community as well as to the general public."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Topics

WeatherOcean currentsEnvironmental aspectsEl Niño Current -- Environmental aspectsLa Niña Current -- Environmental aspectsEnvironmental aspects of El Niño CurrentEnvironmental aspects of La Niña Current

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