Invisible Atmosphere: Part 1

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Invisible Atmosphere: Part 1 · 10:11 · Intellect Plus

In short: Make the mechanics of the atmosphere visible. Episodes: 1. What Is Wind?; 2. Derechos: The Wind That Goes Straight Ahead; 3. Why Does Wind Get Faster?; 4. Why Is Some Wind Hot and Some Wind Cold?; 5. How Does a Hurricane Become a Giant Engine?

A 10:11 short film in the series “Invisible Atmosphere”, narrated by intellect_voice_01.

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