Crash Course
What Are the Different Types of Cyclones? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about two types of cyclones: mid-latitude cyclones and tropical cyclones. Mid-latitude cyclones are huge weather systems that bring day-to-day weather in the mid-latitudes. They're the reason the weather is...
Crash Course
Jupiter
Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system. The gas giant is NOT a failed star, but a really successful planet! It has a dynamic atmosphere with belts and zones, as well as an enormous red spot that’s actually a persistent...
Bozeman Science
ESS3B - Natural Hazards
In this video Paul Andersen explains how natural disasters (like earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and flooding) have affected and will continue to affect humans on the planet. Many of the natural hazards (like volcanoes and storms) can...
SciShow Kids
What's a Hurricane?
Some parts of the world get way more extreme storms than Jessi and Squeaks are used to. They're called hurricanes!
Curated Video
Exploring Bomb Cyclones: The Formation and Characteristics of Intense Storms
In this video, the concept of bomb cyclones is explored, highlighting their connection to climate change. The term "bomb" refers to the rapid formation of these storms rather than their intensity. Bomb cyclones share similarities with...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Hurricanes: Exploring the Power and Dynamics of Tropical Cyclones
This video explains the formation and characteristics of hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones or typhoons. It highlights how warm air rises, creating low pressure systems that rotate due to the Earth's spin. The video also...
Curated Video
Rolls Royce: A Century of Speed and Power
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is the world's largest historic motor show, showcasing iconic cars and aircraft. This year, the festival celebrated the centenary of Rolls Royce, featuring three record-breaking machines powered by Rolls...
Curated Video
What Will Earth Look Like When These 6 Tipping Points Hit?
A “tipping point” is when a system, with just a small amount of additional energy, is pushed from one stable state to another suddenly and dramatically. This can be a chair falling backwards. Or it can be a major earth system collapsing....
Curated Video
How Hurricane History Has Hidden What's Coming
Both climate models and the laws of physics are clear: more greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere means warmer air and oceans, which means more energy for bigger, stronger hurricanes. So why haven’t we seen a clear signal from climate...
Curated Video
Can We Learn From 2020's Record-Breaking Hurricane Season?
Hurricanes are the most powerful and destructive storms on the planet. And 2020 surpassed all expectations, becoming the most active hurricane season on record. Have you ever wondered how they form? Or how climate change is affecting...
Curated Video
What's The Deepest Storm Surge In History?
As our seas rise and hurricanes get stronger, it is important that we understand more about storm surge – the most dangerous part of a hurricane. In this episode of Weathered we tell the story behind the best video we’ve ever seen of...
Curated Video
Is This the Real Reason Weather is Getting Wilder?
NOAA’s 2020 Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disaster report showed a notable uptick in extremes. In 2021, 10.6% of all-weather stations reported record temperatures. And with the continued emission of carbon into the atmosphere, this...
Curated Video
Hurricane Katrina: Part 2
In 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The city had flood defences which were meant to protect it. Why did these fail and could this happen again? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricane Katrina hit New...
Curated Video
Hurricane Katrina: Part 1
In 2005, New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina. What defences did the city have to protect it? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. New Orleans, Louisiana USA, straddles the Mississippi river and lies below sea level. New...
Curated Video
Factpack: Beaufort Scale
How to rate the wind according to Beaufort's scale, from a gentle breeze to a hurricane-force gale. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
Curated Video
Storm Surges
Storm surges are huge domes of water sucked upwards by the eye of a hurricane. What happens if they hit the shore, or worse, a city? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Storm surges are caused by low pressure in the eye of a...
Curated Video
Hurricanes
Hurricanes are renowned for their destructive power and the devastation they leave behind. But how do they form and where? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricanes are tropical storms with constant wind speeds. Hurricanes...
Great Big Story
John Morales, championing climate awareness in meteorology
Meet John Morales, a veteran meteorologist dedicated to educating the public about climate change while forecasting weather in South Florida.
Curated Video
Learn About Hurricanes & Typhoons! | Weather Songs For Kids
Let's learn about some of the most common windstorms!
Curated Video
Let's Go There! Galveston Hurricane
Travel to Galveston Texas and learn about the deadly hurricane of 1900 and the bulding of the Galveston Seawall
Curated Video
Outdoor Safety
Dr. Forrester explains how to be prepared to deal with emergency situations.
Curated Video
Natures Destructive Force
Dr. Forrester explains how wind and thunderstorms drive tornadoes and hurricanes.
Great Big Story
After Hurricane Maria_ Building a Community Under the Sea
Learn how a community effort is removing ghost traps from Puerto Rico's ocean post-hurricane