Weather - A force of nature

Summary:

This book is a collection of powerful and dramatic images of weather phenomena from around the world. The images are taken from an annual competition held by The Royal Meteorological Society and showcase various weather events. The book also includes six essays discussing different aspects of climate change, particularly its impact on extreme weather. The Royal Meteorological Society is introduced as the learned and professional body for weather and climate, playing a key role in the UK and internationally.

Main ideas:

1. Collection of powerful and dramatic images of weather phenomena.
2. Images selected by a panel of meteorologists, photographers, and photo editors.
3. Fascinating stories about the impact of weather events on human society.
4. Essays addressing various aspects of climate change and its impact on extreme weather.
5. The Royal Meteorological Society's role in weather and climate science and its activities for members and the wider community.

Publisher description:

A collection of powerful and dramatic images of weather phenomena from around the world. Each image is taken from the acclaimed annual competition held by The Royal Meteorological Society. They depict thrilling weather events of every kind and often reveal fascinating stories about their impact on human society. Each image has been selected by a panel of meteorologists, photographers and photo editors who look for a combination of skillful camera work and meteorological observation.

Also included are six essays which address various aspects of climate change, not least its impact on extreme weather.

About the Author:

The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is the learned and professional body for weather and climate. It plays a key role as the custodian of both the science and the profession of meteorology in the UK and has an important role to play internationally as one of the world’s largest meteorological societies.

The Society is owned by its membership but exists for the benefit of all. Programmes of work are broad and diverse, with activities and events held for members, the general public, educators, policy and decision makers and the wider meteorological and climate community.