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Abstract

THE International Congress of Meteorology, to be held in Paris from August 24 to 28 next, at the Trocadéro, will discuss a long series of questions having an important bearing on the progress of meteorology, and especially on combined action on the part of the meteorologists of various countries. Sixteen subjects are down for discussion relating to the study of storms in Europe and America, the means of carrying on and recording meteorological investigations on a uniform plan, the origin and propagation of cyclones, meteorology and aeronautics, terrestrial magnetism, sun-spots and meteorology, influence of the configuration and nature of soil, and other physical conditions on climate, earthquakes, the measures to be adopted in observatories to hasten the progress of meteorology &c. This is certainly a comprehensive programme, and we trust there will be a good attendance of competent meteorologists of all nations, and that some good practical results will be the outcome of the meeting.