Weather
Satellites and computers have made short-term forecasting much more reliable than previously, but why are we still not able to provide accurate predictions for more than two weeks ahead? What effect can a volcanic eruption in Mexico or a heavy rainfall in Indonesia have on weather in Britain?
Brian Hoskins. Professor of Meteorology at the University of Reading, and Martin Morris of Britain's Meteorological Office answers your questions.
Judith ChalmersisintheChair. Produced by the Woman's Hour unit
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