Climate and Time in Their Geological Relations A Theory of Secular Changes of the Earth's Climate
CHAPTER V.
REASON WHY THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE IS COLDER THAN THE NORTHERN.
Adhémar’s Explanation.—Adhémar’s Theory founded upon a physical Mistake in regard to Radiation.—Professor J. D. Forbes on Underground Temperature.—Generally accepted Explanation.—Low Temperature of Southern Hemisphere attributed to Preponderance of Sea.—Heat transferred from Southern to Northern Hemisphere by Ocean-current the true Explanation.—A large Portion of the Heat of the Gulf-stream derived from the Southern Hemisphere 81