convergence factor — The ratio of earth convergence to a change of latitude. It is zero at the equator and maximum at the poles. Earth convergence is the angular difference between adjacent meridians at a particular position. See convergency (ii) … Aviation dictionary
Earth's atmosphere (Meteorology) — Earth s atmosphere (and its mechanics) can often be described in meteorology with very particular and specific terms. While meteorologists do use the more commonly understood standard terms for the earths atmospheric layers, these definitions are … Wikipedia
Convergence (sustainability science) — Convergence in sustainability sciences refers to mechanisms and pathways that lead towards sustainability with a specific focus on Equity within biological planetary limits . These pathways and mechanisms explicitly advocate equity and recognise… … Wikipedia
Convergence (novel) — Convergence (1997) is a novel in the Heritage Universe series by American science fiction writer Charles Sheffield. This book is a sequel to Transcendence. Plot The book takes place millennia in the future with the same group of explorers… … Wikipedia
convergence zone — noun (geology) An area where tectonic plates collide causing earth tremors, volcanic eruptions, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑converge … Useful english dictionary
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
Convergence zone — For convergence zones of sonars, see Sonar#Sound propagation. Convergence zone usually refers to a region in the atmosphere where two prevailing flows meet and interact, usually resulting in distinctive weather conditions. An example of a… … Wikipedia
Harmonic Convergence — The Harmonic Convergence is the name given to a world wide esoteric religious event which took place on August 16 and August 17, 1987. The event was centered on a number of sacred places throughout the world from Stonehenge to the Golden Gate… … Wikipedia
Intertropical Convergence Zone — Doldrums redirects here. For other uses, see Doldrums (disambiguation). The thunderstorms of the Intertropical Convergence Zone form a line across the eastern Pacific Ocean … Wikipedia
Contraction and Convergence — (C C) is a proposed global framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. Conceived by the Global Commons Institute [GCI] in the early 1990s, the Contraction and Convergence strategy consists of reducing overall… … Wikipedia
