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Proceedings Of The Second Pan American Scientific Congress

Proceedings Of The Second Pan American Scientific Congress

Glen Levin Swiggett

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Nabu Press
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2012
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Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
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9781275058996
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This volume contains the proceedings of Section II of the Second Pan American Scientific Congress, focusing on Astronomy, Meteorology, and Seismology. With R. S. Woodward as chairman, the collection presents a snapshot of scientific discourse and research from the early 20th century. Detailing discussions, findings, and advancements across these crucial scientific fields, this record provides valuable insight into the international collaboration and intellectual exchange that characterized the Congress. Researchers and historians of science will find this a key resource for understanding the development of astronomical, meteorological, and seismological studies within the Pan-American context. The 'Proceedings' offer a unique window into the scientific priorities and methodologies of the era, highlighting the ongoing quest to understand the cosmos, the Earth’s atmosphere, and seismic phenomena.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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