The National Geographic Magazine, Volume 149, Issue 3National Geographic Society., 1976 - Geography |
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Page 327
... wind whip the ocean before us into a maelstrom . All seemed secure behind our concrete- block walls until I glanced out the window at the porch roof . With ominous sounds it began to part company from the house , threatening to fly off ...
... wind whip the ocean before us into a maelstrom . All seemed secure behind our concrete- block walls until I glanced out the window at the porch roof . With ominous sounds it began to part company from the house , threatening to fly off ...
Page 336
... wind for propulsion . Right whales , how- ever , do it as a game . When a whale sails , it usually does so alone . The tail is " set " straight up above the surface , and at right angles to the wind . Sailing is usually associated with ...
... wind for propulsion . Right whales , how- ever , do it as a game . When a whale sails , it usually does so alone . The tail is " set " straight up above the surface , and at right angles to the wind . Sailing is usually associated with ...
Page 338
... wind and an increase in breach- ing , lobtailing , and flippering . When the wind blows really hard , there are so many right whales splashing spray and foam that it's hard to keep track of who is who . Increased wind also brings ...
... wind and an increase in breach- ing , lobtailing , and flippering . When the wind blows really hard , there are so many right whales splashing spray and foam that it's hard to keep track of who is who . Increased wind also brings ...
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