Storm Glass Cloud Weather Station by ISgift
The Design Gift Shop
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Original price
AUD $ 34.9
Converted price
Description
DeepL TranslateThe cloud-shaped storm glass with beechwood base is a beautiful ornament and a modern interpretation of the chemical weather glass, also known as "FitzRoy's storm barometer". Nowadays it is more a charming curiosity than and an exact weather station but in the 18th century, it was widely used by seafarers to predict the weather. It was especially promoted by Admiral Robert FitzRoy and used during his voyage as a meteorologist with Charles Darwin on the HMS Beagle as a way to forecast oncoming storms. This historical device responds to atmospheric fluctuations.
How to predict the weather:
Clear liquid: Bright and clear weather
Cloudy liquid: Cloudy, possible precipitation, thunderstorms & rain
Small dots in the liquid: Expect humid or foggy weather
Large flaky crystals: Overcast, snow in winter
Threads of crystals near the top: Windy weather.
Crystals at the bottom: Indicates frost
Specifications:
Materials: glass, beechwood
Size: 13 x 11.5 x 5 cm
Keep out of the reach of children, this is not a toy. Can be fatal to children if sucked or swallowed.
Liquid contains Camphor 20.76/230G. Poison. Flammable.
Last updated: 01/11/19
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