Mountain Weather Effects

Yves Earhart

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Sinopsis

Mountain Weather Effects explores how Earth’s high-altitude environments act as dynamic engines of ecological and geological change, driven by the invisible forces of wind, temperature, and precipitation. The book’s central theme reveals mountain weather as an active shaper of landscapes and life, not just a backdrop. It highlights how orographic precipitation—the process where moist air rises over slopes, cools, and releases rain or snow—sculpts rock faces, creates microclimates, and determines whether a slope becomes forested or barren.

One striking insight is that mountains influence over 50% of the world’s freshwater supply, with their hydrological cycles acting as lifelines for both alpine species and lowland communities. The text also underscores the fragility of these systems, noting how climate change disrupts snowfall patterns and accelerates glacial retreat, threatening species adapted to extreme cold and hypoxia.

Blending macro-scale climate models with on-the-ground observations, the book progresses from foundational concepts like rain shadows and atmospheric physics to urgent modern challenges. Case studies from the Himalayas to the Rockies illustrate how freeze-thaw cycles erode peaks, while shifting temperatures force plants and animals to migrate upward—a survival strategy with limits. Unique interdisciplinary connections, such as linking indigenous water management practices to climate resilience, showcase mountains as hubs of innovation.

By merging satellite data, species tracking, and turbulence simulations, the author offers a layered understanding of these vertical landscapes. Readers gain actionable insights, from designing erosion-resistant trails to predicting water scarcity, while engaging with debates like whether mountains warm faster than lowlands. This dual focus on granular processes and global implications makes the book a vital guide for understanding mountains as both sentinels and architects of planetary change.

Disponible desde: 25/01/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 73 páginas.

Ciencia y tecnología

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