Week 6 of Our Free E-Magazine for Sailors is Now Available! This edition brings you the latest maritime news, industry insights, safety updates, seafarer-focused content, regulatory developments, and practical knowledge to help you stay informed in an ever-evolving shipping industry. Whether you’re at sea, ashore, a cadet, officer, or maritime […]
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THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE 1. Pressure of the Atmosphere The Earth’s atmosphere is held in place by gravity. Although gases are light, they still have weight. The closer we are to the Earth’s surface, the greater the amount of air pressing downward. This creates atmospheric pressure. At sea level, […]
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INTRODUCTION The Earth with its atmosphere can be compared to a giant fruit covered by a very thin invisible layer. This invisible layer is called the atmosphere and is held around the Earth by gravitational force. In meteorology, the most important part of the atmosphere is the lower layer known […]
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