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... flames ; and it is probable that air may break out in the same way , especially being expanded and set in motion by subterranean heat . 15. Upon earthquakes , certain foreign and noxious winds are observed to blow , both before and ...
... flames ; and it is probable that air may break out in the same way , especially being expanded and set in motion by subterranean heat . 15. Upon earthquakes , certain foreign and noxious winds are observed to blow , both before and ...
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... flame of the candles will directly show . 24. As dews and mists are generated in the lower air , with- out being turned into clouds or penetrating into the middle region ; so it is with many of the winds . 25. There is a continual ...
... flame of the candles will directly show . 24. As dews and mists are generated in the lower air , with- out being turned into clouds or penetrating into the middle region ; so it is with many of the winds . 25. There is a continual ...
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... traces of burning and scorching . But the sirocco , which is an invisible lightning and a burning air without flame , is referred to the inquiry on lightning . Things Contributing to Winds , that is , the Original 166 TRANSLATION OF THE.
... traces of burning and scorching . But the sirocco , which is an invisible lightning and a burning air without flame , is referred to the inquiry on lightning . Things Contributing to Winds , that is , the Original 166 TRANSLATION OF THE.
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... flame shoot in a twisting and curling form , it principally denotes wind ; but fungous growths or excrescences on the wicks of lamps rather foreshadow rain . 58. Coals , when they burn very bright , foretel wind ; and likewise when they ...
... flame shoot in a twisting and curling form , it principally denotes wind ; but fungous growths or excrescences on the wicks of lamps rather foreshadow rain . 58. Coals , when they burn very bright , foretel wind ; and likewise when they ...
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... flame , or blowing the organ . The principle is , that they suck in the air to prevent a vacuum ( as the saying is ) , and drive it out by compression . 2. Hand - fans are likewise used to make a wind and to pro- duce coolness by gently ...
... flame , or blowing the organ . The principle is , that they suck in the air to prevent a vacuum ( as the saying is ) , and drive it out by compression . 2. Hand - fans are likewise used to make a wind and to pro- duce coolness by gently ...
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