| 单词 | prevailing wind |
| 例句 | The only possible course was to take advantage of the prevailing winds and currents and make for South Georgia Island, 800 miles to the east. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Over most of the South American landmass, the prevailing winds come from the east, across Brazil. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z They lean with the prevailing winds and employ every fallacy of logic in order to editorialize harmoniously with popular prejudices. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Like the Peruvian littoral, it is bracketed by sea and mountains, but it catches, rather than misses, the prevailing winds, and the rain that comes with them. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z She rode the prevailing wind over the familiar mountains and rivers and beyond the Catskills into unknown territory. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The Pritzker jury noted that in laying out such communities Mr. Doshi had considered sun angles, prevailing winds and the orientation of adjacent settlements. Balkrishna Doshi, Modernist Indian Architect, Is Dead at 95 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Yet the academic Laurence Grove takes a tougher line, claiming Remi was an opportunist who endured by bending to the prevailing wind. Race row 2010-04-28T15:14:00Z Port Townsend had some advantages over Seattle: It was better for sailing ships because of its harbor’s moderate depth and the prevailing winds, and because it was closer to the ocean. ‘Frontier Boosters’: Port Townsend’s elusive dream 2014-04-02T23:42:55Z With a prevailing wind though, anything's possible, and the other day I heard this confession of idle folly. Michael Holden's All ears 2010-08-13T23:06:00Z Its eight pods are arrayed in a straight line, side-on to the prevailing wind, as this is the best way to slow down the formation of drifts. Halley VI research station, Antarctica – review 2013-02-10T08:00:03Z Our instructions: Keep in mind the prevailing winds when situating your shelter’s opening. Mud, Worms and Ropes: A One-Day Survival Course 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Even in contemporary America, where the costs of doing the right thing are relatively low, most reeds bend in the prevailing winds. Books of The Times: Eyal Press Considers Courage in ?Beautiful Souls? 2012-02-23T23:21:46Z It’s a culture, it’s a climate, it’s a prevailing wind. A liberal in the South: I didn’t mean to scream at that woman about abortion rights, but I was not in control 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z Drake is endlessly malleable, a Zelig figure forever testing prevailing winds, while 21 Savage is a classic stoic, set in his thoughts. ‘Her Loss’ Is Playtime for Drake and 21 Savage 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The prevailing winds bring crisp ocean breezes that keep temperatures cool and mosquitoes away. In coastal Maine, the perfect pace for self-quarantining 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z They may have influence of a kind, but they don’t control the purse strings or give the marching orders, and they’re always at the mercy of prevailing winds. Stories of Then That Still Hold Up Now 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Northbound passages in spring are likely to be rougher, counter to prevailing winds and requiring more engine use. Cruising California’s coast on the tall ship Lady Washington 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z His The Odyssey examines London from the skies against a backdrop of Olympian expectation and politics, like these two were fighting it out to be the prevailing winds over the city. Trailer trash 2012-07-21T23:05:58Z He reinterprets the idea of traditional courtyards by walling an outdoor lawn and orchard on a flank of the house, forming an enclosure protected from the prevailing winds. Natural Wonder 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z At times, he seems to be playing into his own personal prevailing wind as he lashes out guitar solos that are almost dreamlike. Neil Young and Crazy Horse 2013-06-11T14:14:53Z Despite the depressing prevailing winds, change is definitely afoot. Pop music is in a sickly state – but could 2013 bring a great revival? 2013-01-01T07:00:42Z Whatever the state of the industry or the prevailing winds in the culture and the digital economy, the integrity and specificity of cinema is a fact. Cinema Is Dead? Telluride Says Not Yet 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z But if I’m reading the prevailing winds correctly, it won’t be the last. Review | The Whitney Biennial presents the best new artists in the country — and lots of fluff 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z Notably, several single-latitude injection scenarios actually accelerated Antarctic ice loss due to a southward shift of prevailing winds drawing warm ocean waters toward the ice shelves. Climate engineering could slow Antarctic ice loss 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The prevailing wind direction is a south-westerly so nature and infrastructure is built with this in mind. Storm Babet: What do you need to know? 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The reason it got to California is that the third factor — usually prevailing winds pushing storms from east to west – failed to protect the Pacific coast this time, Swain said. How a mix of natural and human-caused factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary’s soggy mess 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Maui’s terrain and prevailing wind patterns also had a powerful effect on the fire’s movement. How a perfect storm of climate and weather led to catastrophic Maui fire 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Authorities are strongly recommending limited outdoor activities across portions of south-east Albuquerque and the South Valley, where the prevailing wind carried the smoke. Huge plastic recycling fire in New Mexico sparks health alert 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The biggest change to Royal Liverpool is the new 17th hole — a par 3 of just 136 yards that can be a menace with the prevailing wind coming off the Dee Estuary. British Open has an old course with a new finish at Royal Liverpool 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z No. 9, 171 yards, par 3: This hole is about 15 to 20 feet higher than the tee box and into the prevailing wind. US OPEN ‘23: Hole by hole look at Los Angeles Country Club 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Arrows in the illustration indicate that the prevailing wind direction is from the coastline toward the open ocean. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In the summer, the prevailing winds blew sailing ships northeast toward the coast of India, and winter winds blew them in the opposite direction. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Moreover, all heat producing machinery will be underground and downstream from the prevailing wind, thwarting thermal air currents that could affect the sensitive mirrors. Courting the Sirens of the Southern Sky 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z So while the prevailing wind points towards the potential for sorting these disputes out, we are not there yet. The NHS pay dispute could soon be over, but we are not there yet 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z According to statistics it has assembled, the ministry said "floating balloons" around the Taiwan Strait in recent years have mostly been seen between December and February, in line with the prevailing wind direction. Taiwan says crashed balloon was used for weather monitoring 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z The general prevailing wind patterns are well known. Chinese Spy Balloon Has Unexpected Maneuverability 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Bush is a weather balloon enthusiast — “Yes, this was right up my alley,” he said — and had been tracking the prevailing winds in anticipation of the balloon’s heading east. A Giant Balloon Floats Into Town, and It’s All Anyone Can Talk About 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z We've looked at the prevailing wind patterns and data modelling to track its possible path. China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims? 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Because the Salish Sea’s prevailing winds are westerly, objects are usually brought to shore rather than pushed out to sea, according to National Geographic. Investigators ask public to fund DNA testing on foot found near Port Angeles 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z They often come unexpectedly from directions other than that of the prevailing wind. Viking Polaris: Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' hits cruise ship 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z Those prevailing winds are the same reasons why a balloon launched in China can end up in the U.S., whereas if we launched one from Washington State, it wouldn’t be able to go west. Chinese Spy Balloon Has Unexpected Maneuverability 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Jiang’s greatest talent throughout his career was probably the ability to sense and follow the prevailing wind. China’s former president Jiang Zemin, who ruled after Tiananmen, dies at 96 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Then there is the problem of prevailing winds: The radiation released by Russian weapons could easily blow back into Russian territory. Russia’s Small Nuclear Arms: A Risky Option for Putin and Ukraine Alike 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z In fact, Russia and its ally Belarus would face the highest contamination risk because of prevailing winds. EXPLAINER: How real are Putin’s nuclear threats in Ukraine? 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z “Those who are attempting to blackmail us with nuclear weapons must be aware that the prevailing winds may also turn towards their side,” he said. Biden at U.N. slams Russia as Moscow escalates assault on Ukraine 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z As a subgenre, outlaw country emerged as a handful of iconoclasts rebelled against the prevailing winds of Nashville’s country music assembly line. 4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Thanks to its location and prevailing winds, the Azores have attracted sailors since the age of Spanish galleons, Portuguese caravels and the voyages of discovery. An active adventure across the Azores’ volcanic islands 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z The diagram below shows the frequency of alleles on two species of wind-pollinated plants, as well as the prevailing wind direction. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z But this is just the prevailing wind of vertical migration. Greatest Migration on Earth Happens under Darkness Every Day 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Cross-country airplane flights in the United States generally take longer going west than going east because of the prevailing wind currents. Elementary Algebra 2020-04-22T00:00:00Z In that case, the breach was extremely bad and the prevailing winds blew the clouds of radioactive debris mostly into Belarus, Ukraine and Russia. Shelling at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Is Raising Fears of an Accident. Here’s a Look at the Risks. 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released from power plants and other sources, prevailing winds blow these compounds across state and national borders, sometimes over hundreds of miles. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z However, climate change has created a new prevailing wind direction, as shown in the diagram. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Water vapor in the atmosphere can migrate long-distance from ocean to over land by way of prevailing winds. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z A selection of films is never just a selection of films; it offers a snapshot of the medium and speaks to prevailing winds in the global movie industry. A TikTok contretemps, and a delicious eat-the-rich satire, at Cannes 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z The prevailing wind and an elevated green make this hole play a little longer than its yardage. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’22: A hole-by-hole look at Southern Hills 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Deserts are frequently located on the downwind or lee side of mountain ranges, which create a rain shadow after prevailing winds drop their water content on the mountains. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Observe whether a tree grows bent in the direction of the prevailing wind. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Deserts tend to occur at latitudes of around 30° and at the poles, both north and south, driven by circulation and prevailing wind patterns in the atmosphere. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z His mariners faced considerable difficulties, because prevailing winds in the eastern Atlantic made it easy to sail away from Portugal but very hard to get back. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z The prevailing winds of Egypt blow from north to south, carrying sailboats against the river current. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z This in itself isn't unusual as the west is prone to more rainfall with prevailing winds and weather coming in off the Atlantic. Storm Eunice, Dudley and Franklin: A week of unusual NI weather 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z This year, President Joe Biden’s sagging numbers and Democratic dysfunction on Capitol Hill have added to the traditional prevailing winds that plague the party in the White House. In Virginia, GOP finds new playbook — not easily replicated 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Rainshadow deserts are produced where prevailing winds with moist air dries as it is forced to rise over mountains. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z No. 11, 222 yards, par 3: A tough par 3 that typically plays longer than its yardage because of the prevailing wind from the ocean. US OPEN ’21: A look at the South Course at Torrey Pines 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z The "prevailing winds" at this point appear largely in favor of unemployment insurance, despite Republican protestations that, somehow or other, they're bad for the average worker. How the business lobby created the "labor shortage" myth — and GOP used it to slash benefits 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Much of the radioactive material fell into the Pacific Ocean because of prevailing winds. Japan plans to release Fukushima’s contaminated water into the ocean 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Much of the radioactive material fell into the Pacific Ocean due to prevailing winds. Japan plans to release Fukushima's contaminated water into the ocean 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z For much of the year, the prevailing winds in California are westerly, mainly coming from the west or northwest. California's rainy season is starting about a month later than it did in the 1960s, researchers say 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z Also, from spring to fall, the prevailing wind tends to shift. Count Tiger Woods Out? Not at Augusta National 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z This is mostly with the prevailing winds, rather than in the direction that the storm is moving. How a Pacific storm fueled lightning that sparked California's biggest-ever fire season 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Boehler was helping Roise add supports to growing tomato plants that were tipping over due to an abundance of tomatoes and prevailing winds. Volunteers raise vegetables to supply Minot food pantry 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Their motion didn’t align with the prevailing winds, and they weren’t rolling down a slope — so what propels them is still a mystery. Daily briefing: The president of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences on countering anti-science rhetoric 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z During the planning phase, Harry Morris considered the topography of the field and the prevailing winds. An Olympic pole vaulter needed a place to train, so she and her father built one 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z "Freedom to associate. Freedom to worship. Freedom of speech. Freedom to disagree with the prevailing winds," Ingraham said. Laura Ingraham on what's 'really' essential during the coronavirus pandemic 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z Tall plantations of pine and larch trees, products of long-abandoned research projects, leaned to the east, away from the prevailing wind, giving the area a slightly eerie feel. Can Genetic Engineering Bring Back the American Chestnut? 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z Traditionally built homes in less densely packed areas often included designs that naturally kept the structure cool, like inner courtyards and windows aligned to allow prevailing winds to pass through. What happens when extreme heat collides with a pandemic? 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z One reason Hogan practices where he does at Shady Oaks is to hit into the prevailing wind. From The Archive: Ben Hogan Today - Golf Digest 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z Given the prevailing winds off the Mediterranean, a balloon released from a rooftop in Bureij can fly over Gaza to the nearby towns, or across Israel’s Negev desert. Gaza militants target Israel with party balloons bearing bombs 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z The house both wards off and embraces the weather, turning its narrower end westward to deflect the prevailing wind, but also offering a generous semicircular window towards the sunset. Herb Greene – creator of architecture’s funky chicken 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z But the pollution is carried eastward by the prevailing winds, leading to more deaths elsewhere. Calculating Air Pollution’s Death Toll, Across State Lines 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Last summer, many flew south with prevailing winds into Yemen, where civil war prevented any spraying of pesticides. In Somalia, an unprecedented effort to kill massive locust swarms with biocontrol 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z By Friday, however, the prevailing winds had shifted direction, and proponents of a fair and complete trial were stuck with 49 votes. On impeachment witnesses, GOP accused of 'cringing abdication' 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z The news about Bolton appears to have maybe – maybe – changed the direction of the prevailing winds. Bolton news creates straightforward test for GOP in impeachment trial 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z There is phosphorus in the lakebed, turned into dust and swept across the Atlantic by the prevailing winds. This Was the Decade We Knew We Were Right 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z That was good enough for investors gauging the prevailing winds a month after the two sides announced they were working on a Phase 1 agreement that would be followed by more complex negotiations. Stock prices surge on bullish talk on China-US trade deal 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z McConnell is an experienced political weatherman, and watching him yesterday, it was hard not to wonder whether he’s aware of a shift in the direction of the prevailing winds. McConnell balks at backing up Trump on imagined conversation 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z The eye of a hurricane is at the center of the storm and known for being a respite from the prevailing wind and rain. Hurricane Dorian's monstrous size revealed in epic images from space 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z At lower levels of the atmosphere off the California coast, prevailing winds are northwesterly, creating vertical wind shear that rips hurricanes apart. Could a hurricane lash Los Angeles? 80 years ago, this deadly storm came close 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z This saying doesn’t work in the tropics, where prevailing winds tend to move east to west and are generally more unpredictable. What Makes a Red Sky at Night (and at Morning) 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z But at least they should hold their noses to the prevailing wind. Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr still have time to rethink Saudi Arabia fight | Kevin Mitchell 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z She says some staff moved telescope domes away from the direction of prevailing winds. The Latest: Telescope staff secure facilities before storms 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z A lot of holes will play, with the prevailing winds, straight down or straight in. 2019 British Open picks: Why our anonymous PGA Tour caddie is picking Tiger Woods this week - Golf Digest 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z The prevailing wind would, according to local lore, determine the severity of the winter ahead. 'Why I have lived off-grid since 1942' 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z The prevailing winds bring the volcanic gases toward his Leilani Estates house, which sits in a small valley where the fumes accumulate and build up in his home. Historic Hawaii volcano eruption scarred landscape, lives 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z Add to that some warm currents and prevailing winds and we do find the fire spreads rapidly. Arsonists blamed for summer grassfire spike 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Last month, it was named as the world’s least polluted capital, though that is also down to prevailing winds. We are not yet doomed: the carbon cutters determined to save the world 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z “This is leaning against the prevailing wind, for sure, but it is necessary to point out that cooperation helps development and improves the living standards of the poorest.” No-deal Brexit would plunge UK economy into recession – OECD 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z “The prevailing winds here are west to east, and so floating stuff in this part of the Pacific gets blown to the coast effectively,” he added. Human feet mysteriously washing ashore in Pacific Northwest spark rumors of mob hits, serial killers, suicides 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Pacific Northwest winters are famous for their persistent but temperate gloom, with storm tracks and prevailing winds that usually bring Pacific Ocean clouds and moisture directly east into the Puget Sound region. Snows Smack Seattle, Where Winter Is Supposed to Be About Rain 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z During such a stratospheric warming event, the prevailing winds decrease or even change direction, the layer warms, and the vortex is displaced and sometimes splits apart. Polar vortex could unleash winter wallop by January 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z If one is of weak constitution and apt to tilt with every latest prevailing wind, then these are tough times to be alive in America. Washington & Lee wets the bed — makes deal with anti-history devil 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z As a young man, Ruffini followed the prevailing winds to America. How CEO Remo Ruffini Is Reinventing Moncler for a Faster Fashion World 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z The hole is played into a prevailing wind, though that shouldn’t keep players from reaching the green in two. RYDER CUP ‘18: A hole-by-hole look at Le Golf National 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z The model also reproduced the daily eastward movement of lightning over the Great Plains of the United States, a pattern caused by prevailing winds, the team reports in the Journal of Geophysical Research. Where will lightning strike next? A new model could help pilots avoid dangerous storms 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z And why do its investors believe it will sail counter to the prevailing winds in media? At The Athletic, a Hiring Spree Becomes a Story in Itself 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Their pollution once again would be carried here by prevailing winds. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z It’s just a matter of duration and how concentrated from the prevailing winds.” Wildfire smoke fills U.S., Canadian skies as officials ponder options 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z The prevailing wind from the left reduces the target area on a narrow green set between bunkers left and right. British Open: A hole-by-hole look at Carnoustie 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Imperial scientists were a starry league, from meteorologist Julius Hann, who explored the relationships between prevailing wind, rainfall and mean temperatures, to geographer Alexander Supan, who established the global classification system for climate zones. The imperial roots of climate science 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z Although the district has a long GOP tradition, this is likely to be a close race, given the prevailing winds of 2018. Meet Max Rose: New York’s other Democratic rebel tries to turn a red district blue 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z The havoc is multiplied by Mount Hood, which towers over the gorge and divides the prevailing winds like a big boulder in a stream. Weather-Smart Electric Grids Are Needed for Wind and Solar Power to Surge 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z But after playing in the prevailing wind, it’s more like three or four. Rory McIlroy has a plan to tackle Shinnecock Hills. But is he really ready to win? - Golf Digest 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Although balloons are great at birthdays, weddings and graduations, when released they’re carried to the coast on prevailing winds as airborne litter. Editorials from around New England 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z The evidence suggesting the prevailing winds are at Democrats’ backs is hard to miss, at least at this point in the cycle. Dem appears to pull an upset in district Trump won by 20 points 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z And as the New York Times explained yesterday, the prevailing winds are at Democrats’ backs. The Democratic advantage that should make Republicans nervous 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z The stalling of the storm due to weak prevailing winds is a result of an expanded subtropical pressure system, with the jet stream displaced far to the north. Three things we just learned about climate change and big storms: Can the lessons of Harvey save us? 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z The stalling is due to very weak prevailing winds, which are failing to steer the storm off to sea, allowing it to spin around and wobble back and forth. It's a fact: climate change made Hurricane Harvey more deadly | Michael E Mann 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z When Caesar exhaled that last breath, all those molecules got spread across the Earth, first in a band of prevailing winds around the same latitude as Italy, then over the northern hemisphere. The Air You Breathe Is Full of Surprises 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z His dream home was in the prevailing wind pattern of a state-run garbage incinerator. The unsustainable whiteness of green 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z There are a total of 15 bunkers over the course of the long, narrow hole that plays into the prevailing wind. British Open, hole by hole 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z They bend to the prevailing winds of power and status, because we pay more attention to sources that possess greater authority. A shock to the system: how Corbyn changed the rules | Gary Younge 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, because of the heat, it is only practical to do this hike in the winter time, when the prevailing winds send the pollution down from mainland China. Running for Adventure on Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Second, it’s very important to consider prevailing winds. Perspective | How to build a safe fire pit on a wood deck 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z “Sometimes courage demands the sacrifice of the very office that you hold if you stand against the prevailing winds of expediency,” Stringer posted on his blog earlier this year. Lee Bright says he has no regrets 6 months after defeat 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z No. 17, 567 yards, par 5: Even the longest hole on the course should be reachable in two with the prevailing wind. British Open, hole by hole 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z It is a site that frequently flaunts its success on social-media platforms and appears amenable to the prevailing winds of change. Who’s Responsible When Extremists Get a Platform? 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z The second means of hawk migration is deflective currents in which prevailing wind deflects upward against a cliff or mountain ridge. Hawks begin annual migration from Poconos to South America 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z He wrote: “Whatever the state of the industry or the prevailing winds in the culture and the digital economy, the integrity and specificity of cinema is a fact.” California Today: Is This the End for Movies? 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z DEC officials say a shift in the prevailing winds carried the odor of burning manure into the neighbors' windows. It's so hot in New York that manure is bursting into flames 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z It plays into the prevailing wind, and the green is protected by six bunkers and rough-covered banks. British Open, hole by hole 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z DEC officials say a shift in the prevailing winds carried the odor of burning manure into the neighbors’ windows. It's so hot in New York that manure is bursting into flames 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z No. 1, 367 yards, par 4: A gentle opening hole, especially with the prevailing wind at the player’s back. A look at the British Open, hole by hole 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z It's 483 yards from the tips, with the prevailing wind against. Jack Nicklaus: My Strategy For Monster Holes - Golf Digest 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z That revived complaints about the park and the incoming prevailing wind, which knocks down long drives between the alleys and permits outfielders to take away singles by playing shallower. Oh, to Be a Pitcher at the Expansive Park of the College World Series 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z El Niño and La Niña are two sides of the same story, one that involves atmospheric pressure, prevailing winds and sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. Curbs Are Lifted, but Water Issues Remain for California 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Its intersecting arms gently sway and churn in prevailing winds — whatever it takes to court the splendid nearby cherry tree that is currently abloom with sensuous pink blossoms. Back to a Changing Garden at LongHouse Reserve 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z No. 4, 555 yards, par 5: With the prevailing wind, this par 5 is easily reachable in two shots. A look at the British Open, hole by hole 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z “Cities are different. There’s the prevailing wind, but it’s modified by the architecture.” Capturing, and Changing, the Breezes Blowing Through New York 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z The drey entrance is typically toward the bottom, often positioned on the opposite side from the prevailing wind. Squirrel Week kicks off with a look at home, sweet home 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z In other words, Ryan’s explanation for the prevailing winds in Republican politics is impossible to take seriously. Despite rebukes, Paul Ryan embraces some of Trump's vision 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z In this area, small sets of greyish cloud appear to be lined up with the prevailing wind. Satellite Eye on Earth: February 2016 - in pictures 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z The blimp turned so that it was perpendicular to the prevailing wind, instead of the desired parallel position. Missing batteries among issues that caused Army's runaway blimp 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z But the prevailing winds of today’s Republican primary voters do not represent what I, or many of my Republican friends, signed up for. Some ‘Republicans’ positions do not reflect the party I know 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z "I'm not talking about car or truck traffic but pollutants that are transported by prevailing winds," said Olson, of the National Parks Service. National Parks Fail EPA Ozone Mandates 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z And it only reinforces the narrative that Clinton doesn’t have an ideological core that she shifts with the prevailing winds. What is the House Republicans' plan to defeat Obama's Iran deal? 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z Clouds like this, that line in parallel rows parallel with the prevailing wind, are known as “cloud streets”. Satellite Eye on Earth: February 2016 - in pictures 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z He added, “I would have liked to see tougher conditions in practice rounds to get used to prevailing winds and wind switches.” Jordan Spieth Follows His Own Path to the British Open 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z “So, I would have liked to see tougher conditions in practice rounds to get used to prevailing winds and wind switches. That’s part of the fun and the adjustment.” Jordan Spieth trying to make British Open into ‘just another event’ 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z The truest test of a helmsman is the ability to sail against the prevailing winds. BofA Gets on the Right Tack 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Some of its street layout was designed to be at 45 degrees to the prevailing wind so that there's not such a wide section facing it, he says. The problem with the skyscraper wind effect - BBC News 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z This is sometimes reversed depending on prevailing wind conditions. New Heathrow runway: Possible flightpath - BBC News 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The other tee plays from 227 yards downhill into a prevailing wind. U.S.G.A. Prizes the Flexibility of the Open Course; the Players Are Less Sure 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The choice of where to place the tees on any given day will depend on several factors, including hole location and prevailing wind. Fifteen things to expect from Chambers Bay, per USGA mad scientist Mike Davis: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z Rosenblatt was built on a hill, and the prevailing wind blew out. In College, Big Hits Are Back, Back, Back 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z The attack took about two and a half months to prepare, and the Germans waited for weeks for the prevailing winds to begin blowing in the right direction. The Chemical-Weapons Revival 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Indeed, as we discussed last month, the shift in the prevailing winds happened fairly quickly. War-weariness fades; most Americans support ISIS ground war 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, the prevailing wind this winter still feels a little chilly to me. Thomas Boswell: Nats got a second baseman in Yunel Escobar, but did they get better? 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z It’s like painting a bright red bull’s-eye on the front door and threatening trouble unless the hardworking, small business family who owns the eatery agrees to go along with the prevailing winds. Rush to Judge Bill Cosby Shows the Power of Intimidation 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z The discovery in New Zealand of a beautifully constructed 15th century canoe, plus details of the prevailing winds that helped them on their way, sheds more light on how Polynesians travelled so widely. The year 2014 in archaeology 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Webster and his team believe the unexpected bursts of methane are produced relatively nearby, somewhere north of the rover, before being carried to Curiosity on prevailing winds. NASA Rover Finds Mysterious Methane Emissions on Mars 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z And while Republicans bat this around, I’d just add that the prevailing winds are blowing in a familiar direction. While right pushes for shutdown, GOP leaders scramble 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z Given the prevailing winds in 2014, there were more than a handful of Dems who wouldn’t have benefited at all from a presidential visit. Leaving the Campaigner in Chief on the sidelines 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z It’s a beautiful golf hole, just relatively difficult especially with the prevailing wind against you. Ryder Cup, hole by hole 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z We’ve talked quite a bit lately about the changes in the prevailing winds surrounding the politics of health care, but I don’t think it’s fully sunk in for the political establishment just yet. Obamacare sea change: GOP governor boasts about ACA benefits 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z The Eyjafjallajokull eruption was particularly disruptive because it pushed ash up to just the elevation used by transatlantic aircraft, while prevailing winds propelled the cloud into European air space. Iceland Volcano Alert At Red After Small Eruption, No Ash Detected 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z The tower, powered by four manually controlled motors, is said to be the only structure on Earth capable of rotating 360 degrees into the prevailing wind. Fire tackled at Science Centre tower 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z The tower, powered by four manually controlled motors, is said to be the only structure on earth capable of rotating 360 degrees into the prevailing wind. Glasgow Science tower set to reopen 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Marine biologist Richard Lord said the creatures were driven by prevailing winds. Warning after jellyfish sighting 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z The company says it is difficult to keep the balloons in one place because of prevailing winds so the project is based on the notion of the balloons riding the winds. Landing Google Loon Causes Concern in New Zealand - Digits - WSJ 2014-06-20T04:00:00Z “As well as thinking about geographic proximity in making predictions about dispersal, there are numerous other factors to consider, such as oceanographic connectivity patterns, prevailing winds, storm tracks and even bird migrations,” he says. Tree hitched a ride to island 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z No. 6 par three, 219 yards - The first of four par threes is usually played into the prevailing wind. Hole by hole guide to Pinehurst No. 2 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z They conducted several flights from Japan to northeastern China—the opposite direction of the prevailing winds—and filtered the air they collected. Mysterious Illness May Be Carried by the Wind 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z They conducted several flights from Japan to northeastern China—the opposite direction of the prevailing winds -- and filtered the air they collected. Mysterious Illness May Be Carried by the Wind 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z You may find yourself way, way out of step with the prevailing winds. An excerpt from "Think Like a Freak" 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z The polar vortex is a prevailing wind pattern that circles the Arctic, flowing from west to east all the way around the Earth. What Is This Polar Vortex That Is Freezing the U.S.? 2014-01-06T21:15:04.248Z The site shows the range of blast effects, from the fireball, within which all living things are instantly incinerated, to the cloud of radioactive fallout, the direction and reach of which depend on prevailing winds. We Must Start Thinking Again about the Unthinkable 2013-11-18T16:15:00.403Z I have a belief, possibly naive, that when you’re entrusted with corporate or political leadership, you’re supposed to lead rather than stick your finger in the air, divine the prevailing wind and follow it. Sloan: Companies and politicians play the same parochial games with the same sorry results 2013-10-31T20:25:44Z Air pollution levels dropped over the weekend as prevailing wind directions changed, the National Environment Agency said. Indonesia leader apologises for haze 2013-06-25T03:31:05Z Compass apps are useful for trekking, or even pitching your tent relative to prevailing wind directions. App Smart: Smartphone Tools for the Connected Camper 2013-06-19T19:45:01Z A further potential climate change connection, which Kevin overlooks, is the impact of a warmer world on the strength of the prevailing winds, and their increase in strength with height. Dot Earth Blog: Terrible Tornadoes in a Changing Climate 2013-05-22T14:58:12Z These fields, some of which were three miles wide, were light enough to float; they drifted out to sea where they were driven west by the prevailing winds and ocean currents. Tambora Erupts in 1815 and Changes World History [Excerpt] 2013-03-01T18:45:00.280Z The prevailing winds then carry the heat eastward, where it moderates the European climate. New Simulations Question the Gulf Stream s Role in Tempering Europe s Winters 2013-02-11T12:15:00.213Z This progression is consistent with the prevailing winds, as shown by the back trajectory launched from a 19 June MLS SO observation. [Technical Comment] Comment on "Large Volcanic Aerosol Load in the Stratosphere Linked to Asian Monsoon Transport" 2013-02-07T18:55:20.440Z The prevailing winds can cause water to pile up in some locations, as happens today off the eastern coast of Asia. Green Blog: Sea Level and the Limits of the Bathtub Analogy 2013-01-22T19:49:33Z The prevailing winds may favour mutual and co-operative approaches to delivering local services, but we found far less change that might be expected across local government. Plans for mutuals have 'no legs' 2012-12-06T01:02:13Z But some sniffed the future in the prevailing wind. The forgotten story of … the Rocky Marciano v Muhammad Ali Super Fight 2012-11-13T12:11:00Z A deal based on deductions would reflect the atmospheric conditions in Washington post-election: prevailing winds seem to favor bipartisanship and compromise. Fiscal Cliff Deal? Don't Hold Your Breath 2012-11-12T10:50:20Z Two corners of the field were spared by prevailing winds but the rest of the surface needed constant work. MLS playoff between D.C. United and New York Red Bulls postponed by snow 2012-11-08T04:32:35Z Most often, that meant putting the crane’s boom at a 67-degree angle so that it would swivel, or weathervane, with the prevailing wind, rather than try to resist it. Drama Behind Securing Crippled Crane in Manhattan 2012-11-07T04:40:15Z Hope that, in spite of how the prevailing winds blow now, that those winds might just shift. Superintendents fight Ohio’s ‘Third Grade Guarantee’ 2012-09-24T08:00:00Z The nine runs for the most part from northwest to southeast -- the same direction as the prevailing wind. British Open: Searching For Seve 2012-07-16T04:00:00Z The slightly elevated green is exposed to the prevailing wind. A hole-by-hole look at Royal Lytham & St. Annes 2012-07-14T04:05:15Z The difference is that the approach shot plays downhill, with help from a prevailing wind, and the green is relatively straightforward. A hole-by-hole look at The Olympic Club 2012-06-09T04:07:09Z Academics at the University of Missouri's Department of Forestry analysed tree trunks inland from New England, where westerly prevailing winds would originate. What caused the mystery of the Dark Day? 2012-05-18T11:19:21Z Before Bravo, U.S. officials apparently worried that prevailing winds might carry fallout over inhabited areas but decided to proceed with the test. What Are Science's Ugliest Experiments? 2012-05-14T23:45:07.783Z The next point is to determine the air route between the two places, so as to make the best of the prevailing winds. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z The cicada’s song resounds among the woods in the autumn; flights of locusts frequently appear after the summer, and they are carried by the prevailing winds even among the glaciers and eternal snows. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z Total insists the risk of an explosion is low, because the weight of the condensate and the prevailing wind will stop it from making contact with the still-burning flare on the platform. Total's Gas Leak Shows Risks of High Pressure Fields 2012-03-29T16:46:53Z The prevailing winds are from the sea and would naturally blow over the sands towards the house. Health, Happiness, and Longevity Health without medicine: happiness without money: the result, longevity 2012-03-22T02:00:38.537Z The prevailing winds of that region in April are found between west and south. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z The campfire was placed not quite in front of the tent, as the custom is if prevailing winds do not blow the smoke in, but quite to one side. The Auto Boys' Quest 2012-03-12T03:00:25.647Z Port Desire, in 47� 45′ south latitude, has a narrow entrance with strong tides; but affords in the offing very good anchorage as well as shelter from the prevailing winds, which are offshore, or westerly. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z In 1868, he published an important series of charts containing these, with arrows for prevailing winds over the earth for the months of the year. Meteorology or Weather Explained 2012-02-20T03:00:18.847Z It may make a difference in the mine's ventilation as to which direction the prevailing winds blow and therefore upon which side of a hill the mouth be opened. The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines 2012-02-18T03:00:17.387Z Here, too, the sea is smoother than anywhere else, except on rare occasions, for the prevailing winds are north-east to south-east, more generally south-east. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z In August the prevailing winds at Manila are from the southwest, the vendavals. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z The land is not very high near the sea, and seems to be wooded wherever the prevailing winds will allow trees to grow. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z It is thus observed that the prevailing winds are produced by the inequality of the mass of air at different places. Meteorology or Weather Explained 2012-02-20T03:00:18.847Z Likewise, something riding high in the ocean, like a buoy, will probably get an assist from prevailing winds. Tsunami Debris & North America: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog? 2012-02-02T15:45:18.640Z Its extreme dimensions are 3 by 6 m., and its surface is low and comparatively uniform, which gives the 616 prevailing winds an unbroken sweep across it. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z The developers of the new map created an algorithm that incorporated four factors into the local climate: slope, elevation, prevailing winds and nearness to large bodies of . Check Your Seed Packets: Garden Varieties Moving North 2012-01-26T17:15:00.247Z There is anchorage for a vessel after passing Indian Channel, the whole way along; and as the prevailing winds are off shore, it would generally be safe. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Over the world, generally, the prevailing winds are grand regulators of the climate in the distinctive districts. Meteorology or Weather Explained 2012-02-20T03:00:18.847Z Table 3, shows the prevailing wind direction and the hourly maximum velocity. Montgomery, the Capital City of Alabama Her Resources and Advantages 2012-01-22T03:00:22.020Z The North Atlantic’s prevailing winds come from the west, which means that flights to the U.S. from Europe already are usually longer than eastbound trips. United Continental Jets From Europe Make Fuel Stops on Headwinds 2012-01-11T18:18:26Z Apparently these are the remains of former eruptions of a neighbouring volcano, which have 352been borne towards the coast by the prevailing winds. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z The prevailing winds are the two monsoons, the N.E. in the months of November, December, January, February, and March, the S.W. in May, June, July, August, and September. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z The prevailing winds are from the north across the Gulf of Mexico. A Distributional Study of the Amphibians of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico 2011-12-31T03:00:17.400Z Melanesian blood can be traced even in the Lau sub-group, but before any permanent settlement was made there Polynesian castaways, driven westward by the prevailing wind, must have begun to arrive. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The tent was erected over a large pit in the snow, the sledges being drawn up to protect it against the prevailing wind. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z Hence it is obvious that from this parallel the atmospheric pressure will increase as we advance to the Pole, and this law is farther confirmed by the prevailing winds further south. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z Heathrow’s runways also run east-west, so in prevailing winds planes descend over London 70 or 80 percent of the time, taking off above the city on remaining occasions. Heathrow Resists Capacity Crunch as Noise Bar Favors Coastal Hub 2011-12-14T00:49:23Z The climate would be hot and moist except for the variations caused by the mountains which oppose themselves not only to the prevailing winds but also in rainfalls to the humidity of the air. Guatemala, the country of the future 2011-12-12T03:00:29.630Z In Wyoming, the prevailing winds usually come from the west but the storm is bringing winds from the northeast. Powerful winds topple trees, down power lines in Southern California, threaten Southwest 2011-12-01T15:03:56Z What a difference it would make thruout this region if the Gulf Stream continued north, close to the shore, and the prevailing winds were from the east. Wind and Weather 2011-11-23T03:00:57.717Z Bound westward, he bore away to the west and north, following the prevailing winds and currents as far as the Orange Cape, the present extreme northern limits of Brazil. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z In these central parts of the Gobi, as indeed in all other parts except the desert of Lop and Ordos, the prevailing winds blow from the W. and N.W. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z The Gulf Stream warms northwestern Europe much more than the United States because, in Europe, the prevailing winds are onshore. Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes 2011-10-28T02:00:24.840Z The prevailing winds south westerly; the north east winds being regarded as indicating a cold summer and a severe winter. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z The little shelf, or plateau, jutting out from the mountain side upon which the lonely cabin stood was sheltered from the prevailing winds, but the house itself was almost covered with the drifts. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z "We were smitten by the prevailing winds at Wrigley Field today." Sliding Reds lose 6-3 to Chicago Cubs 2011-09-08T04:22:11Z The prevailing winds blow from the W. and N.W. and the pall of dust overhangs the country as in the Takla-makan and the desert of Lop. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z We rest in winter under the shelter of a hedge or tree, or eave, away from the prevailing wind. In Touch with Nature Tales and Sketches from the Life 2011-08-31T02:01:35.803Z Most arrive from Slavutich, a bedroom community that Soviet authorities built after the disaster in a location protected from the prevailing winds. Chernobyl: 25 Years Later, Racing to Shield a Reactor 2011-08-16T07:15:00Z This is probably due to changes in the prevailing wind systems. Dot Earth: On Arctic Ice and Warmth, Past and Future 2011-08-08T19:04:06Z The prevailing wind blows from the northeast, over the broad, unobstructed Atlantic, rendering the evenings almost always delightfully cool, tempered by this grateful tonic breath of the ocean. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z At the position occupied by the Gauss, inside the Antarctic Circle, it was noticed that the prevailing winds were from east to west. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z The atmospheric electricity, in fact, seems to depend for its intensity and kind upon the direction and character of the prevailing wind, under ordinary circumstances. A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility 2011-06-19T02:00:15.717Z For the tentacles did not all extend in the same direction; occasionally one curved in its course and developed against the prevailing wind. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The prevailing winds of spring and summer are from the south and southwest; the black grass consequently leans in the opposite direction. Comparative Breeding Behavior of Ammospiza caudacuta and A. maritima 2011-06-01T02:00:28.030Z Meteorologists say until the volcano in southern Iceland stops erupting, aviation in Europe will be heavily affected by how prevailing winds distribute the ash. Icelandic volcano flings up ash, shuts airport 2011-05-22T17:02:00Z And so it happens, so we get the prevailing winds, and all the currents of the ocean. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Nature must have designed it specially for her early children, as it was sheltered from the prevailing winds and faced the sun. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z He had deliberately hit to the parking lot to take advantage of the prevailing winds. Seve Ballesteros, Dashing Golf Champion, Dies at 54 2011-05-07T06:48:32Z In spring and summer the prevailing winds are from the south and southwest. Comparative Breeding Behavior of Ammospiza caudacuta and A. maritima 2011-06-01T02:00:28.030Z The service said a "combination of hot, dry weather and continuous and strong, prevailing winds" had caused the fire to continue and determined its response to it. Blackened forests 2011-05-05T16:08:17Z The reasons for this lie mainly in the influence of the relief of the land on climate, the direction of the prevailing winds, and varying distances from the ocean. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z The site made a natural outdoor parlour: a yew tree, grown slantwise with the prevailing wind, formed an umbrella overhead. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z He informs us that, in St. Louis, "the prevailing winds in summer blow over the Ozark Mountains, insuring cool nights and pleasant days." Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z The prevailing winds are indeed heading east over the Pacific from Japan, but the vast majority of radioactive material will rain down into the ocean within a few hundred kilometers of the nuclear plant. Quake Question #14: Will Radiation Reach Hawaii? 2011-03-22T22:48:53Z When radiation is released with gas, as it was at the Japanese reactors, the particles are carried by prevailing winds, and some will settle on the earth. Radiation, Once Free, Can Follow Tricky Path 2011-03-22T03:54:34Z At that point, according to Allen, the resulting radioactive plume would travel wherever the prevailing winds took it. After the quake 2011-03-18T21:45:00Z Given prevailing winds, plumes of low levels of radiation are expected to travel across the Pacific Ocean and reach the western seaboard of the United States by the end of the week. Radiation Data from Japanese Disaster Starts to Filter out 2011-03-18T16:45:11.967Z The prevailing wind would likely prevent more harm happening to the earthquake-and-tsunami battered region. On the West Coast, a Paranoid Run on Iodine Pills 2011-03-17T07:25:00Z Much depends on whether the nuclear reactors undergo a partial or full meltdown and the direction of prevailing winds. Radiation Effects Vary 2011-03-16T00:17:09Z With prevailing winds, Canada and the United States might be first to detect a much diluted cloud. Japan wind change to blow radiation over Pacific 2011-03-15T14:53:16Z One was to continue flooding the reactors and venting the resulting steam, while hoping that the prevailing winds did not turn south toward Tokyo or west, across northern Japan to the Korean Peninsula. Japan Faces Potential Nuclear Disaster as Radiation Levels Rise 2011-03-15T06:21:39Z Everyone knows that the prevailing winds are eastwards and if anything happens at the plant it will carry it out to the ocean. Japan earthquake: Your stories 2011-03-14T15:41:21Z For now, the prevailing winds over Japan were blowing eastward across the Pacific. Military Crew Said to Be Exposed to Radiation, but Officials Call Risk in U.S. Slight 2011-03-14T00:56:45Z The radioactive elements released from the reactor form clouds that are carried off by the prevailing winds. Japan Radiation Risk Seen as Low so Far 2011-03-13T23:03:14Z When the hole plays into the prevailing wind, the drive might be the most difficult on the tour, because the wider landing area on the left is nearly unreachable. My Five: Favorite Finishing Holes 2011-03-09T05:00:00Z It is sometimes found in such cases that at certain seasons the prevailing winds have the effect of making drying and curing uneven in parts of the building. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber 2011-03-09T03:00:40.870Z On the north-eastern side the land sloped down to a little bay, sheltered from the prevailing wind, and provided with pier and boat-house—all marine conveniences, in short. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z The strips are cut in the proper direction so that the prevailing winds will cross them, both for the sake of avoiding windfalls and to help scatter the seed. Wood and Forest 2011-03-01T03:00:42.647Z The prevailing winds in the winter there are north and south, and neither melts the snow. Two Years in Oregon 2011-02-16T03:00:33.293Z As many as thirty million cubic feet are thus carried down annually, to be driven by the prevailing winds along the shore in an easterly direction down towards the southern coast line of Palestine. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z All the reservoir of the Atlantic, at any rate, lies to the west and south, and the prevailing winds come laden with its moisture. The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z The prevailing wind is that of the north-east and south-east trade winds, broken and modified on the plateau and western lowlands by mountain barriers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" 2011-01-19T03:00:19.027Z Fallout was swept away by prevailing winds and returned through precipitation, some of it falling on farms and dairies. Dr. Louise Reiss, Who Helped Ban Atomic Testing, Dies at 90 2011-01-10T05:31:09Z In prairie country the prevailing wind, usually from the north, will give a permanent incline to the grass, which may help one to locate directions. Woodcraft 2010-12-30T03:00:30.337Z The prevailing winds are from the west and south-west, but easterly winds are frequent in the spring. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Unlike those who seek to drive coverage, Fineman was always content to sway with the prevailing winds. No. 20: Howard Fineman 2010-11-23T13:01:00Z Given the prevailing winds, it seems almost certain that some New England seats will flip back to the Republicans, a reminder of the half-life of seemingly seismic moments. Our Towns: Grasping for the Center in a Tight Connecticut House Race 2010-10-25T02:05:00Z This was accepted as the conventional wisdom even as the prevailing winds claimed her Republican colleague Sen. Bob Bennett of Utah and Rep. Don't credit Palin for primary shocker 2010-08-25T12:15:00Z On Wednesday morning, with easterlies blowing, he went out to recheck his lines for the prevailing wind. British Open Weather Arrives Right on Schedule 2010-07-15T02:27:00Z The small, firm Pebble Beach greens are difficult targets to hit, a condition exacerbated by prevailing winds. A Final Opportunity to Prepare for the Open 2010-06-17T01:51:00Z If trying to hit the correct tier of the tiny green from more than 200 yards isn't difficult enough, the prevailing wind is often hidden by the grandstands near the green. Pebble's 17th defined by Nicklaus, Watson 2010-06-16T20:08:00Z “The higher the differential, the greater the chance of a change in prevailing winds.” Many Blustery Days at Citi Field 2010-06-10T16:40:00Z I'd like to propose towing the Volcano further north and away from prevailing winds. Tow it away 2010-05-20T10:37:00Z The decision followed the grounding of 1,000 flights in parts of northern Europe on Monday because prevailing winds pushed a cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland across parts of the region. UK, Ireland set new flying zone to cut ash disruption 2010-05-18T07:13:00Z Scientists are tracking the cloud's movements constantly but its location changes frequently, depending on the strength of eruptions and prevailing winds. UK airports reopen as volcanic ash cloud drifts west 2010-05-06T07:10:00Z The prevailing winds over the UK are southwesterlies, which bring damp air from the Atlantic and would keep any ash in the Arctic. Volcanic ash cloud grounds more flights and could bring summer of disruption 2010-05-05T21:57:00Z The prevailing winds over the UK are southwesterlies, which bring damp air from the Atlantic, and would keep any ash in the Arctic. Ash cloud: UK holidaymakers face summer of flight cancellations 2010-05-05T15:04:00Z The prevailing wind is out of the southwest and the course was built with that in mind. Golf and wine a great duo in Walla Walla 2010-04-28T04:38:00Z The best source of information for the moment is a theoretical model of where the cloud might be, taking into account the prevailing wind and other weather conditions. Iceland's volcanic eruption: Outlook: cloudy 2010-04-19T10:46:00Z A Fire and Rescue Service said the prevailing winds were favourable and no lives were in danger. Gorse fire tackled near Tollymore 2010-04-17T17:56:00Z "It's the fact that the prevailing winds are driving the ash plume over the UK," he explained. Clouded skies 2010-04-16T10:52:00Z Mr. Baccales, however, gained fame for being able to adjust his set shot to the prevailing wind. 2010-02-06T07:31:00Z Among the islands of the Malay Archipelago the force of the monsoons is much interrupted, and the position of this region on the equator otherwise modifies the directions of the prevailing winds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" The prevailing winds, as observed near Crinan, are south-west and south-east, and next in frequency are the north-west and north-east. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" The way to the West Indies is made easy by the north-easterly trade winds, whereas the passage to North America is in the teeth of the prevailing wind from the west. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical Although two-thirds of S. America lies within the tropics the heat is not so great as might be expected, owing to the prevailing winds, the influences of the Andes, and other causes. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide In the south of the Nafud, where Huber found the prevailing wind to be from the south, the falks are turned in that direction. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" The prevailing winds of the season blow from the west, which with the Australian current and the Antarctic drift were all in our favor, and so the good ship sped bravely on her way. Under the Southern Cross or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands Farther south, in Patagonia, the prevailing wind is westerly, in which case the Andes again “blanket” an extensive region and deprive it of rain, turning it into an arid desolate steppe. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" It is not difficult to enter, but it will be difficult to get out of, for we found that the prevailing winds are from the southwest. The Aboriginal Population of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California The slope of the land should be considered in reference to the prevailing winds. Remodeled Farmhouses They should only be put into place after considering the direction of the sun, the prevailing winds, their relation to each other and the general camp plan. Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps The prevailing winds are from the north-west in this region, and westerly winds in the rainy season are usually accompanied by rain. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" The prevailing winds through this southern region are westerly, being moist below the 52nd parallel, and dry between it and the 40th parallel. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" These are principally the annual rainfall, the average winter temperature, the character of prevailing winds, the grades, and the volume and character of the traffic that is to pass over the road. The Future of Road-making in America The prevailing winds are from the Pacific Ocean. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México At Tours the prevailing winds are south westerly. Memoranda on Tours and Touraine Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France The prevailing winds are the south-east trades, which have lost some of their moisture in rising from the coastal plain. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" But in June and July, when evaporation is going on over Davis’ Straits and Baffin’s Bay, the prevailing winds are west and south, and the east winds fall off. The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes As certain birds, insects, and the seeds of plants, can never cross the direction of prevailing winds, so currents form natural barriers to the dissemination of many oceanic races. Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology With occasional exceptions during summer and autumn, the north-east trade is the prevailing wind, blowing most strongly from November to May. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" The mistral, blowing from the north and north-west, is the prevailing wind. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" Sonnenkamp is right," he said to himself; "the planting of trees and their growth depend upon the surrounding heights and the prevailing winds. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Again, the manner in which these S. E. winds co-exist with the N. E., and become the prevailing wind, toward the close of the storm, is instructive, and inconsistent with the theory of Mr. Redfield. The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes The church-porch, however, had a broad bench on either side and faced the south, away from the prevailing wind. International Short Stories English Paulet was as obedient to the prevailing wind as a weathercock; Wriothesley was an obsequious, greedy sycophant; Paget a humble official with little influence, and the rest were nonentities. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History The roadstead is open, but as the prevailing winds are from the east the island itself forms a breakwater. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses The two available walls were cornered against the prevailing winds. The Colonists First, they are not continuous, like the trades, but prevailing winds, and are storm winds; they always blow toward a region, or portion of the ocean, covered at the time by clouds and falling weather. The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes The home of the Australian woman, where she and her co-wives and their children live, is nothing more than a brush shelter, so faced as to protect the occupants from the prevailing wind. Oriental Women The sharpness of its turnings was favourable or unfavourable, according to the nature of the prevailing wind; sometimes it broke the swell and caused it to fall; sometimes it exasperated it. Toilers of the Sea Climate and Watering-places.—The climate is moist and warm, the prevailing winds being from the west and south-west. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" The prevailing winds during the summer months were the northeast trades, varying from northeast to east southeast. The Last Cruise of the Saginaw At New Hernhut, in winter, when Davis’ Straits are covered with floes, the prevailing wind is east, drawn from the warm, open sea east of Greenland, where the Gulf Stream is evaporating. The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes High temperatures prevail throughout the greater part of the Magdalena and Cauca valleys, because the mountain ranges which enclose them shut out the prevailing winds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" Both amount and frequency of rainfall, as a rule, decrease inland, but the conditions are very largely controlled by local topography and by the prevailing winds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The climate is healthy, the temperature varying from 75� to 84� F. The prevailing wind is the S.E. trade, which 295 blows the greater part of the year. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" The prevailing winds were such that if an atomic explosion occurred there, it would not endanger anybody. The Invaders The prevailing winds are from S. S. E. to S. W., seldom stronger than a fresh breeze, and often very slight. The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes In southern Chile the climate undergoes a radical change—the prevailing winds becoming westerly, causing a long rainy season with a phenomenal rainfall. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" The Seasons.—In a true tropical climate the seasons are not classified according to temperature, but depend on rainfall and the prevailing winds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Smoke from a pottery carried over the bed by prevailing winds is almost sure to be fatal. The Gladiolus A Practical Treatise on the Culture of the Gladiolus The east side of New Zealand was brought into contact with the mission through the prevailing winds which blow from that quarter. A History of the English Church in New Zealand The prevailing winds in the summer are from the east and southeast, and the swell that rolls in from the Caribbean Sea often breaks on the exposed coast-line in heavy and dangerous surf. Campaigning in Cuba In the winter the converse takes place, and the prevailing winds, descending from the Mongolian plateau, are north and north-west, and are cold and dry. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" Pressure and Winds.—The prevailing winds are the “westerlies,” which are much less regular than the trades. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Mr. Holt once told her that the prevailing wind came from the north-west across a vast expanse of frozen continent and frozen ocean. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement Jack asked many questions concerning tides and prevailing winds. Motor Boat Boys Down the Coast or Through Storm and Stress to Florida The prevailing winds there are from the east and southeast, and from such winds the little indentations of the coast at Siboney and Daiquiri afforded no protection whatever. Campaigning in Cuba Farther north, at Shanghai, the S.W. monsoon is sufficiently felt to make the prevailing wind in summer southerly. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" The simplest and most rational scheme for a classification of these climates is based on the fundamental differences which depend upon land and water, upon the prevailing winds, and upon altitude. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The beech trees were of great age, and the rising ground on each side had protected them from the prevailing winds. A Danish Parsonage These generally show in their forms the craggy and stony character of the Dinaric Alps, rising perpendicularly from the water on the side of the prevailing wind, and without vegetation. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia Another confirmatory fact, patent to all observers, is, that the prevailing winds upon the prairies, especially in the autumn, are from the west, and these give direction to the fires. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 The prevailing winds during summer—the rainy season—are south-easterly, caused by heat and the ascending current of air over the sandy deserts of central Asia, thus drawing in a current from the Pacific Ocean. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" On not a few coasts, the sea breeze is a true prevailing wind. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" In the eastern part the prevailing winds blow towards the Bering Sea, while those of the western part blow towards the Atlantic. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I The tremendous pressure of the in-rushing air would make a veritable cyclone, which, taking the course of the prevailing winds, would rush forth on a mission of widespread disaster. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 Therefore rain seldom falls on the side of the mountains which is turned away from the prevailing winds. Common Science True, on terribly stormy days they sought the shelter of giant upthrusts of rock, towering cliffs or sky-piercing spires that faced eastward, away from the prevailing winds. A Mountain Boyhood Its temperature changes are small; its prevailing winds are stronger and steadier than in the northern hemisphere; its seasons are more uniform; its weather is prevailingly stormier, more changeable, and more under cyclonic control. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The prevailing wind has been southerly, with sometimes a little east. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I The exposure may sometimes be selected to advantage with reference to the prevailing winds. Manual of American Grape-Growing The location of the windmill requires careful consideration in order that it may receive the prevailing winds in their full force and at the same time be properly located with reference to the well. Rural Hygiene The prevailing winds, as mentioned above, are the northeast trades. The Hawaiian Islands Their Resources, Agricultural, Commercial and Financial East Coasts.—The prevailing winds carry the continental climates of the interiors off over the eastern coasts of the temperate zone lands, and even for some distance on to the adjacent oceans. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" He thought that, as a rule, this “wind-shed” must lie near the Bering Sea, and that the prevailing winds in the tracts we purposed traversing would thus favor our drift. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I On small places there is no doubt that the lean-to houses are most suitable, being inexpensive and furnishing protection from prevailing winds. Manual of American Grape-Growing Dig the trench in line with the prevailing wind. Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts Strong winds or currents at times stir up the mud from the bottom; hence, in locating the intake, the direction of the prevailing winds should be considered, if practicable. The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) The moisture of the atmosphere controls the distribution of warmth on the earth, and is closely bound up with the prevailing winds, temperature, light and pressure. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Directly the Austrians got far enough to the north they met with prevailing winds from the northeast, while we get northwesterly winds. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I The side on which the stake should be placed depends on the direction of the prevailing winds during the growing season. Manual of American Grape-Growing The prevailing winds here are from the west, which with the Australian current and the Antarctic drift, are in our favor, so the ship speeds cheerily on her way. Foot-prints of Travel or, Journeyings in Many Lands But still a more potent reason for their larger mass is found in their position on the lee quarter of the peak, the prevailing winds whirling in the snow from both sides. The Book of the National Parks The aspect of the buildings will usually be arranged so as to catch the prevailing wind, and the mode of construction varies greatly according to the custom and resources of the country. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" In winter the prevailing winds are from the north-west, west and south; in summer the most frequent are the north, north-east and east. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" The prevailing winds, from October to April, are from the north and north-west, during most of which period the air, though frequently intensely keen, is clear and healthy. History of New Brunswick The prevailing winds were light and baffling, so the squadron moved slowly. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The entrance, which is on the side opposite to the prevailing wind, is left open, and but seldom protected by a door. Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests The tops lean in the direction in which the prevailing wind blows. Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study He struck ruthlessly at the dry stalks of goldenrod on the bank, nodding southward before the prevailing wind. A Tar-Heel Baron The prevailing winds in the summer are from the south and south-west, veering at times to the eastward, but never continuing long to the north-west. History of New Brunswick These limbs should be removed ~only~ when the trees have become anchored strongly enough in the soil to prevent the directions of the trunk being influenced by the prevailing winds. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 41st Annual Meeting Pleasant Valley, New York, August 28, 29 and 30, 1950 A correct observation of these hillock-chains affords a most certain scale for ascertaining the direction of the prevailing wind. Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests This feeder has one end closed by a pane of glass, and is to be turned so that prevailing winds do not enter. Bird Houses Boys Can Build The table was a round one placed in an angle of the spacious piazza, which had been glassed in as protection from the prevailing wind. The Opened Shutters The question arises; how near were Mr. Snyder's Winklers to other varieties and in what direction with reference to the prevailing winds? Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report Wooster, Ohio, September 3, 4, 5, 1946 Then, too, the prevailing winds in that part of the world are easterly; which placed Valparaiso well to windward, and rendered it even more difficult to fetch than San Francisco. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" From this point the prevailing wind blew directly across the city. The Fire People It was a lonely, rambling building, partly sheltered from the prevailing wind by a clump of poplars, and looking out down an avenue bordered by untidy rhododendrons. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions That's only true of this side," resumed the shepherd, "the other is rough enough, but you see the prevailing winds are from the Northwest and this shore is never disturbed. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power Besides, there were other rivers similarly situated in respect to the influence of prevailing winds at sea in driving in the waters at their mouths, which were, nevertheless, not subject to inundations like the Nile. Xerxes Makers of History It can fly by night with even greater ease than by day; fog is no deterrent; engine trouble does not bring it down; and it can take advantage of prevailing winds. Aviation in Peace and War The prevailing winds of Lower Canada are the northeast, northwest, and southwest, and these exercise considerable influence on the temperature of the atmosphere and the state of the weather. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) In fact, it was impossible to reach Aden in the teeth of the prevailing wind, while it was favourable for a descent upon Malacca. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World The prevailing winds blew down toward them from Bill's camp, and sometimes, through the unfathomable silence of the snowy forest, they had heard the faint report of his loud-mouthed gun. The Snowshoe Trail The prevailing winds are westerly, and the captain tells us that 43they drive a continuous series of waves right around the globe. The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent The prevailing winds, in summer, are from the northward and westward, and in winter, from the west, south, and south-east. Handbook to the new Gold-fields The prevailing winds, both in Upper and Lower Canada, are the northeast, northwest, and southwest, which all have a considerable influence on the temperature of the atmosphere and the state of the weather. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) We fixed on a spot under a high rock, which would shelter us from the prevailing wind; and we then looked about for fuel with which we could light a fire. A Voyage round the World A book for boys The Roads of Batavia are rather more than a quarter of a league from the city, and are guarded from the prevailing winds by a dozen small islands outside them. Old Jack The prevailing wind making a visit to Niuatobutabu now impossible, he visited Wallis Island, and then bore away to the west. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 Cannondale lay to the south-east of Pine Island, and with the prevailing wind of the night, it was an easy matter to accomplish the two miles which lay between them. Breaking Away or The Fortunes of a Student Most tramps can roll, but an empty tanker going west against prevailing winds in the "roaring forties" can certainly give points to the others. A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell Released, the balloon bounded seven hundred feet the air, stood stationary for a moment, and then drifted northwest before the prevailing wind. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier The prevailing wind, and the wind that brings most of the rain in the wet season, is the east or south-east. Impressions of South Africa The man who can persist in his belief against the prevailing winds of doctrine and of action may be wrong, but he is a Page 163 personality. Human Traits and their Social Significance Among these are the distribution of the land and water, the direction of the prevailing wind, the position of the mountain ranges, and the elevation above sea-level. The Western United States A Geographical Reader The counter current, too, inside of the Gulf Stream is much influenced by the prevailing winds. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner The ascent was made about 5 p.m., the prevailing wind carrying them out over Lake Michigan. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier The prevailing winds during the summer are from the south and mosquitoes cannot fly a foot against the wind, but will fly hundreds of yards, and even the best part of a mile, with it. Preventable Diseases In crossing belt number four, he finds the prevailing winds to be easterly. The Ocean and its Wonders As these ranges usually lie across the path of the prevailing winds, their tempering influence is lost much more quickly than it otherwise would be. The Western United States A Geographical Reader You will find it guyed against the prevailing winds. Bird Day; How to prepare for it On the Baffin Land side the interior is less elevated and there is less water to the westward in the direction from which the prevailing winds blow. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 He was a shrewd fellow, this prisoner of Grady’s, and knew how to trim his sails to the prevailing wind. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War This channel was all that they could desire; for as the prevailing wind seemed to be about south-west, they were enabled to pass in and out of the bay with the sheet slightly eased off. The Missing Merchantman The location should be sheltered from the cold winds from the north and northwest, but fully exposed to the prevailing winds in summer from the south and southwest. The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines If the spot selected is in a windy location, incline the tree slightly toward the prevailing wind. Agriculture for Beginners Revised Edition Choose a slope away from the prevailing wind if possible. Apple Growing In its place was what was evidently an industrial district, located where the prevailing winds would carry away the dust and smoke. A Slave is a Slave The prevailing winds and currents, however, render it necessary that the vessels employed should be of high power, in order to enable them to stem those winds and currents. A General Plan for a Mail Communication by Steam, Between Great Britain and the Eastern and Western Parts of the World When trees are exposed to the prevailing winds of an open sea-coast, they are blown over away from the sea, and make all their growth, such as it is, on the landward side. What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular It was a favorite spot with the girls, for it was sheltered from the prevailing wind and the flowers grew particularly luxuriantly. The Jolliest School of All The return voyage was made without difficulty, since the prevailing winds in the North Atlantic are westerly, and on Sunday, the 6th of August, the "Mathew" dropped anchor once more in Bristol harbour. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" To provide against this injury, the drying is done under sheds or other covering, and the side which is exposed to the prevailing winds is sometimes boarded up. Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health The prevailing winds in summer are from the northeast; in the winter the southwest predominate. The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America Whereas, from the testimony of all who have visited these regions, the prevailing winds are north-west. Outlines of a Mechanical Theory of Storms Containing the True Law of Lunar Influence This is a question of economy in logging operations, lay of the ground, prevailing wind direction, fertility of the stand and other local considerations. Practical Forestry in the Pacific Northwest Protecting Existing Forests and Growing New Ones, from the Standpoint of the Public and That of the Lumberman, with an Outline of Technical Methods The prevailing wind of Naples is from the southwest, being the strong counter trades which belong in that latitude. Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography Away from the marshes, there is a greater tendency to disease on the side toward which the prevailing winds blow. Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health I observed the prevailing winds in the formation of these mounds; for there is always an inclined plane towards the quarter whence the wind blows; whilst to where it blows the mounds are scarped. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government The tops of pine trees usually leant toward the southeast—but that that was not always a sure sign in all localities, as in some places the tree tops were affected by the prevailing winds. The Drama of the Forests Romance and Adventure In this lesson, the data are set forth in the second sentences, as follows: The prevailing winds in British Columbia come from the Pacific; the wind rises as it goes inland, etc. Ontario Normal School Manuals: Science of Education Trees were anchored against them as against prevailing winds in exposed situations. Operation: Outer Space The prevailing wind was from the north, bringing in a heavy surf on the back of the island. English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 After all, we drained half a million square miles of swamp, and the prevailing winds are from the west. Little Fuzzy I only hope that to the South of the Drygalski ice tongue, where the south-easterlies are the prevailing winds, we shall find the ice has held. South with Scott The prevailing winds in British Columbia come from the Pacific. Ontario Normal School Manuals: Science of Education The climate of Loudoun, like that of most other localities, is governed mainly by the direction of the prevailing winds, and, to a limited extent, is influenced by the county's diversified physical features. History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia As the object fell it drifted slightly north of due west against the prevailing wind. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects When the Amanda moved away from the side of the pirate vessel Revenge she hoisted all sail, and got away over the sea as fast as the prevailing wind could take her. Kate Bonnet The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter The prevailing winds that had favored his outward passage were now against him. The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea Being The Narrative of Portuguese and Spanish Discoveries in the Australasian Regions, between the Years 1492-1606, with Descriptions of their Old Charts. Against the prevailing winds the convoy did not reach Palmas until the 14th of March. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain The prevailing winds in winter are from the north and west, and from these the mountains afford partial protection. History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia What he has in mind is protection from the prevailing wind, if this is possible, and, for the rest, convenience. A Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761-1861 The probability arises from all continued rains within the tropics coming in the opposite direction from the prevailing wind of the year. The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 The latrines should be placed to leeward with respect to prevailing winds, and at as great a distance from the tents as is compatible with convenience. Scientific American Supplement, No. 421, January 26, 1884 If there is any store of rough planking on the premises, let the planks be laid on the ridges of leaves on whichever side the prevailing wind may be. The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition South of Point Moore is another bay formed by a continuation of the same reef that shelters Champion Bay from the westward; but it is quite exposed to the prevailing winds. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 2 Where is the little hunchback's journal, whose wit was the dog-vane of fashionable opinion, once pointing towards freedom as the prevailing wind seemed to blow, now veered round to obey the poisoned breath of Slavery? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 78, April, 1864 The southerly and westerly are the prevailing winds, so that a ship never can be detained long in this port. A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World Volume 2 The boat sails to a distance of about 90 miles off the land and run back before the prevailing wind, until they are about nine miles from the shore or until they lose the fish. Scientific American Supplement, No. 421, January 26, 1884 He knew that in the Bay of Bengal the prevailing wind at that season is south-westerly. Round the World in Seven Days It is probable that good anchorage might be found here, with shelter from the prevailing winds, and that the beach affords a convenient place for landing. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Jenny was more modest in such acquirements than were most of her associates; but she was affected, as all such must be, by the prevailing wind. Nocturne In these dry hot plains the prevailing wind is westerly, blowing very strong in the heat of the day, and having a tendency to become hot: the thermometer is here 98°. Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries The first is, that steam vessels are not forced by prevailing winds to keep to particular courses. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy Consequently the tropical waters moving southward are turned away by the prevailing winds and currents from entering the Southern Ocean. Scientific American Supplement No. 819, September 12, 1891 But as the prevailing winds on the coast are north and northwest a voyage in the opposite direction would involve much beating up and nasty fetches, and, in all probability, be long and tedious. Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance The toilet should be located rather far away from the camp, and not in the direction from which the prevailing wind comes toward the camp. Camping For Boys Hence the numerous little enclosures clustered together like cells of a honeycomb at every halting-place, with one side always raised against the prevailing wind. The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries Sim had not seen the girls, and in the prevailing wind his quick ear had not caught the sound of their footsteps until they were nearly abreast of him. The Shadow of a Crime A Cumbrian Romance A large chimney, cowled to face the prevailing wind, served for ventilation, and on the hottest days one was cool and comfortable. War in the Garden of Eden For half the year, from October to May, the prevailing winds are from the north-east, and during the remaining months the south-west monsoon blows steadily from the great Indian Ocean. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 By studying the direction of the currents and of the prevailing winds at the time of the shipwreck might it not be possible? Ticket No. "9672" It never drifted, because Cerberus shut out the prevailing wind like a mighty door; even the bench and the high ridge beyond lifted above the levels of the vale smooth as upper floors. The Rim of the Desert The reason of not using this passage on the outward voyage is, that the prevailing winds between Ceylon and Manaar frequently occasion that channel to have so little water that it cannot be navigated. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 Now, the vapor pressure undergoes all manner of changes with the passing of storm centers and the changes of prevailing winds. The Dollar Hen The wind, from the time of our first arrival in the country, had blown from the north or north-west, and the bent of trees, at all exposed, showed that these were the prevailing winds. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1 But the trend of this mighty migration will not be pent between mathematical lines of limitation, and the direction of prevailing winds may turn the numberless hosts and divert them from their line of march. The New North The master said, he found the prevailing winds were from the NW and described the weather as the most boisterous he had ever known for such a length of time. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. He has not, however, been blown with the prevailing winds. Contemporary American Novelists (1900-1920) Such may be the case, but I have invariably found a very strong current, depending both as to force and direction upon the prevailing winds. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 Sea, and by the prevailing winds in the corresponding seasons in the Yellow and Japan seas; also by the various drift currents which these periodic winds produce. The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient It now appeared that the currents on this coast follow the prevailing wind, running westwards with the east wind, and eastwards with the west. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Between the Cape of Good Hope and this port, the master stated that he found the weather in general very rough, and the prevailing winds to have blown from WNW to SW. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. The church porch, however, had a broad bench on either side and faced the south, away from the prevailing wind. The Delectable Duchy Port Molle, besides being a well sheltered harbour from all prevailing winds, has a much more pleasing aspect than almost any place I have seen on the north-east coast of Australia. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 Five miles to the southward of Point Moore there is another bay, which appeared much exposed to the prevailing winds. Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To the Islands in the Arafura Sea The prevailing winds at this time were from the north and north-east, which increased to a storm, in which we were near perishing. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The prevailing winds were from SW to NW. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. During the short time that we were in this neighbourhood, the prevailing winds were from South-East and to East from after midnight till noon, and from West to North until midnight. Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in the Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative Of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits to the Islands in the Arafura Sea. The "Pilgrim" made very little headway toward the east—the breeze was so feeble; and they longed to reach those parts where the prevailing winds would be more favorable. Dick Sand A Captain at Fifteen The most prevailing winds, during all seasons, are from the south, and are probably oftener from the eastward of that point than from the westward. Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 2 The evaporation under this heat of summer rises out of the immediate region of the surface, and is borne away on the prevailing winds to the lake district and eastward. Minnesota; Its Character and Climate Likewise Sketches of Other Resorts Favorable to Invalids; Together With Copious Notes on Health; Also Hints to Tourists and Emigrants. There isn't a shadow of doubt that the prevailing wind is along the coast, taking the curve of the deep bay south of the Bluff. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I The roads, however, had excellent anchorage, and were perfectly protected against the prevailing winds of that region. The Crater Even Britt, the bravest jester of them all, succumbed to the prevailing wind when he saw how it blew. The Man from Brodney's On the eastern side of the northernmost island there is a bay fronted by a coral reef, but it is too exposed to the prevailing winds to be safe. Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 2 Maury takes the accumulated observations of fifty years, deduces from them the existence of certain prevailing winds and currents, and states the fact. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 There are places that, by reason of exposure to prevailing winds, or distance from the coast, are hotter or cooler than other places. Cuba, Old and New The prevailing winds are either western or southeastern. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 43, May, 1861 Creator The great power which operates to produce the littoral or shore currents of the lake is the prevailing winds; just as the great ocean current called the Gulf Stream is produced by the trade-winds. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 41, March, 1861 To the northward of it the coast trends in and forms a bay, but not deep enough to offer shelter from the prevailing winds. Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 2 At night it would choose its place of lying down invariably to the leeward of an object which sheltered it from the prevailing wind. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers For this reason height was of primary importance and speed was quite a secondary consideration, owing to the low velocity of prevailing winds in that country. British Airships, Past, Present, and Future The prevailing winds are from the S. As regards its soil, Alabama may be divided into four regions. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Bicycling across a continent against the prevailing winds with all my possessions and a Siberian husky—that was *me*. Take Me for a Ride: coming of age in a destructive cult No stream could be more convenient for navigation, since the prevailing wind is south-east, and sailing boats may make a continuous progress to the Peruvian frontier, dropping down again with the current. The Lost World It is six miles long, three wide, and because of the prevailing winds and precipitous character of the coast can only be approached from the west during December and January. A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West Even the clouds, with their thin bars, fall into the same direction by preference, and such even is the course of the prevailing winds, and the migration of men and birds. Excursions A shelter-belt for the home grounds is often placed at the extreme edge of the home yard, toward the heaviest or prevailing wind. Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) These two handwritings were quite distinct from each other and contained the usual notes of prevailing winds, state of weather, speed, distance indicated by patent log, dead reckonings, vessels sighted and such like. The Cruise of the Dry Dock The cause of this difference is the course of prevailing winds in the temperate zones of the earth, from the western points. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources The prevailing winds on Walden's Ridge are from the southwest; northers and northeasters are of rare occurrence. Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 Great advancement has already been made in the determination of prevailing winds and in the study of storms. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 03, January, 1858 During this time, the diurnal rains are very heavy; and the prevailing winds are from the south-west. Life and Travels of Mungo Park in Central Africa If the weather allowed it, Gilbert generally took me out on the lake, and according to the prevailing wind, chose some particular spot for a study. Philip Gilbert Hamerton An Autobiography, 1834-1858, and a Memoir by His Wife, 1858-1894 He observed the direction of the prevailing winds, the position of the sun at daybreak and evening. Hunting with the Bow and Arrow A happy experience has at length taught the English that the prevailing wind, that which blows strongest and most constantly, is the west wind. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Among the first noticed and most remarkable features of regularity in atmospheric changes are constant, periodic, and prevailing winds. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 03, January, 1858 Commonly, however, there is a preponderance of limbs toward the east, away from the direction of the prevailing winds. The Yosemite The Portuguese were hitherto ignorant of the prevailing winds upon the coast of Africa, and the causes by which their influence is varied or increased. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The prevailing wind on the desert at night is a relatively gentle breeze that comes down from the cool mountain slopes toward the ocean. Inca Land Explorations in the Highlands of Peru The Sahara and the southwest of Africa are deserts because the prevailing winds, the carriers of moisture, blow towards the sea instead of away from it, and consequently are always dry. 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