An area of low pressure, formed between polar and tropical latitudes when warm and cool air meet and begin to swirl around each other. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...

Sail alongside the crew of Kingfisher II as they compete for the 2003 Jules Verne Trophy.
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The Doldrums is an area near...

Zoom into 'Where Do The Fastest Winds Occur?' to discover the whirlwind spots of our planet! A quick, exhilarating exploration of wind speeds, perfect for speedy young meteorologists.

The reason airplane flights take longer when traveling west is because of the different speeds of rotation on Earth. The rotational velocity of Earth decreases as one goes from the Equator to the poles. This means that a place on the...

Dr. Forrester explains how wind and thunderstorms drive tornadoes and hurricanes.

Across multiple mythologies, the term “mother of monsters” is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, who’s less of a woman, and more of...

Explore the dynamic world of weather in this insightful narrative about a hiker's journey through a national park. The video delves into the impact of weather elements like temperature, humidity, clouds, and wind on outdoor activities....

FT Rethink - By 2100 average annual wind speeds could drop by up to 10 per cent, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Science commentator Anjana Ahuja examines what impact that might have on renewable energy...

A tornado forms when there is a hot layer of atmospheric air that is covered by a relatively cold, dry bank of air above. When the warm air at the bottom of the atmosphere rises (due to its temperature), it pushes up on the cold air...

Dr. Forrester discusses the Galveston hurricanes of 1900 and 1915, and hurricane Katrina, the 2005 hurricane that destroyed New Orleans.

Hurricane Katrina describes how geography affects climate and weather by examining Hurricane Katrina as an example.

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to the Dakhla Oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt to consult on an ecovillage project that's under development. This video explores the permaculture site analysis process and how the...

Natural Disasters lists, defines, and provides examples of various types of natural disasters, including: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, blizzards, and wildfires.

This video examines details relating to the planets Uranus, Neptune and their moons. This video also looks at the dwarf planet Pluto and its moons, as well as comet formation in Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud.

Landforms and Destructive Forces looks at how landforms are the result of a combination of destructive forces such as erosion and deposition of sediment.

“Had This Been an Actual Emergency” explores different types of storms and how people can prepare for them.

“Types of Severe Weather” describes weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, dust storms, and northeasters.

This video will explain how atmospheric circulation and global wind patterns affect the movement of air on the earth.

The video “Sound Elements and Imagery” evaluates the use of sound elements and imagery in poetry.

A video entitled “Weather: How Do Meteorologists Predict It?” which reviews six aspects of weather in order to demonstrate the complexities of measuring and predicting it.

If you've heard of Pazuzu at all, it's because you paid attention while watching The Exorcist. Pazuzu was the demon that possessed young Regan in the film. However, this fascinating character has a long history that goes back several...

This video explores five fun facts about wind.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of wind, covering its formation, measurement, and various effects on climate and weather. It highlights the importance of wind measurement in engineering and architecture, as well as its...

This video provides an overview of dust storms, explaining their causes, effects, and hazards. It emphasizes the importance of taking cover quickly during a dust storm and highlights the damage they can cause to structures, equipment,...