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Luke Howard (1772–1864) The Climate of London, Volume 1

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Luke Howard (1772–1864) The Climate of London, Volume 1
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Second edition, W. Phillips London, 1833 [G.L.] 1833 The diagram visualises the cycle of temperature variations in London throughout the year. Amateur meteorologist Luke Howard had a life-long fascination with studying the weather. His passion was sparked by the summer haze of 1783, caused by a volcano eruption in Iceland. Based on Howard’s meticulous long-term observations, The Climate of London broke new ground. It was the first study to document the effect of air pollution on urban climate.
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[G.L.] 1833