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Centre of West African Studies — (CWAS) is a division of the School of Historical Studies at the University of Birmingham (UK). The centre provides teaching and research into issues of African development, culture, anthropology, sociology, politics, history, and the legacies of… … Wikipedia
McLaren F1 — For the Formula One team, see McLaren. McLaren F1 Manufacturer McLaren Automotive … Wikipedia
McLaren F1 LM — Manufacturer McLaren Automotive Production 1995 5 produced (plus one prototype) Class Sports car … Wikipedia
Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
2008–09 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — Season summary map First storm formed: October 6, 2008 (01) Last storm dissipated: April 11, 2009 (Jade) … Wikipedia
2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — Season summary map First storm formed: November 26, 2006 Last storm dissipated: April 8, 2007 … Wikipedia
2007–08 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — Season summary map First storm formed: October 12, 2007 Last storm dissipated: March 26, 2008 … Wikipedia
climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… … Universalium
tornado — tornadic /tawr nad ik, nay dik/, adj. tornadolike, adj. /tawr nay doh/, n., pl. tornadoes, tornados. 1. a localized, violently destructive windstorm occurring over land, esp. in the Middle West, and characterized by a long, funnel shaped cloud… … Universalium
fluid mechanics — an applied science dealing with the basic principles of gaseous and liquid matter. Cf. fluid dynamics. [1940 45] * * * Study of the effects of forces and energy on liquids and gases. One branch of the field, hydrostatics, deals with fluids at… … Universalium
