Papers Upon the Supply of Water to TownsE. & F.N. Spon, 1865 - 53 pages |
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... greater ratio than the temperature , and the phenomenon of rain occurs when the air , saturated with moisture , loses its temperature , and precipi- tates the excess it is no longer capable of containing in an aëriform state , either in ...
... greater ratio than the temperature , and the phenomenon of rain occurs when the air , saturated with moisture , loses its temperature , and precipi- tates the excess it is no longer capable of containing in an aëriform state , either in ...
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... greater ratio than the temperature , and the phenomenon of rain occurs when the air , saturated with moisture , loses its temperature , and precipi- tates the excess it is no longer capable of containing in an aëriform state , either in ...
... greater ratio than the temperature , and the phenomenon of rain occurs when the air , saturated with moisture , loses its temperature , and precipi- tates the excess it is no longer capable of containing in an aëriform state , either in ...
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... greater in mountainous districts than in level countries , which is probably owing to currents of air saturated with vapour striking against the mountain - sides , and losing temperature by contact or by reason of being compelled to ...
... greater in mountainous districts than in level countries , which is probably owing to currents of air saturated with vapour striking against the mountain - sides , and losing temperature by contact or by reason of being compelled to ...
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... greater floods than the rain- gauge would record . The form of rain - gauge had much to do with the accuracy of the results : thus , a rain gauge having a rim inclined inwards , at an angle of 45 deg . , was objectionable , as , when ...
... greater floods than the rain- gauge would record . The form of rain - gauge had much to do with the accuracy of the results : thus , a rain gauge having a rim inclined inwards , at an angle of 45 deg . , was objectionable , as , when ...
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... greater amount of evaporation , which in this instance exceeded the rainfall of the period . It is probable that the mean rate of evaporation in this country from water surfaces may equal 36 in . or 37 in . In other countries the rate ...
... greater amount of evaporation , which in this instance exceeded the rainfall of the period . It is probable that the mean rate of evaporation in this country from water surfaces may equal 36 in . or 37 in . In other countries the rate ...
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