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Weather Things: Tornado Impacts
Over a thousand tornadoes happen every year in the United States but only few dozen take lives. Most tornadoes are brief and weak but the tornadoes that are large and powerful can wipe homes off their foundations. Tornadoes only come...
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El Niño Weather Phenomenon
This video provides an overview and explanation of the weather phenomenon known as El Niño. It discusses the origins of the term "El Niño," as well as the varying effects of El Niño on different regions of the planet, including changes...
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How Do Massive Dust Storms Form?
What meteorological mayhem causes a mass dust storm that precedes a violent rain storm in the desert? Watch full episodes: https://www.discoverygo.com/science/ http://bit.ly/OutrageousActsFullEpisodes Subscribe to Science Channel:...
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IMPACTS 2022: NASA Planes Fly into Snowstorms to Study Snowfall
NASA’s Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic Coast-Threatening Storms (IMPACTS) mission, which began in January and is planned to wrap up at the end of February, has seen upwards of 10 flights so far. Ultimately,...
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Exploring Space Weather
In this video, we explore the weather in space, focusing on the sun and its impact on Earth. We learn about solar wind, auroras, solar storms, and their effects on our communication systems and astronauts in space. The video highlights...
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Exploring St Elmo's Fire
In this video, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of St Elmo's Fire, a glowing plasma that occurs during storms. We learn about its origins, which are rooted in the brave actions of a Christian saint, and delve into the science behind...
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Weather Things: Weather
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
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Weather Things: Seasons
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
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Weather Things: Energy
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
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Weather Things: Weather Beauty
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
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What is GOES-R?
The GOES-R series, NOAA's next-generation geostationary weather satellites, is a game changer. These satellites will provide continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s Western Hemisphere, total lightning data, and space...
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We Almost Didn't See the North Pole Space Hurricane | SciShow News
Astrophysicists have discovered an exoplanet that lost its atmosphere, but then, somehow, grew it back! Also, astronomers used satellite data to find a magnetic hurricane above the north pole that we almost missed!
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Weather Things: Precipitation Types
The cycle of water from the air to the ground to the oceans and back to the air never ends. Water is found in the air, in the ground, in rivers and oceans, and it's found as gas, liquid, and solid. As it moves though phases and locations...
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Weather Things: Thunderstorm Wind
Lightning is spectacular, from a distance. It's nature's way of transferring electricity within the sky, or between the sky and the ground. When lightning is nearby, it is a threat to safety. People are struck by lightning, in many cases...
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Hurricane Katrina: The Impact on Society
Hurricane Katrina was historic, not just for size and strength but for way it hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and southeastern Louisiana. It led to death, destruction, displacement, and suffering, particularly in New Orleans. See the...
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The Devastation of Typhoon Haiyan
In November, 2013, a massive typhoon hit the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia. Learn about the social, financial, and environmental damage Typhoon Haiyan caused.
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Weather Things: Thunderstorm Ingredients
Lightning is spectacular, from a distance. It's nature's way of transferring electricity within the sky, or between the sky and the ground. When lightning is nearby, it is a threat to safety. People are struck by lightning, in many cases...
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Hurricane Camille
A history of the 1969, Category 5 hurricane, that struck the Mississippi coast.
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How to Measure the Speed of Wind
In this video, we explore the fascinating topic of measuring wind speed. We learn about the units used, the different types of anemometers used to measure wind speed, and the importance of understanding wind speed in various aspects of...
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Hurricane Frederic
A history of the devastating 1979 hurricane that struck the Alabama coast.
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Weather and Seasons: seasons and dressing for seasons
A little girl and her grandfather spend a summer afternoon sitting by a pond. The conversation changes from how warm the summer day is to how the pond gets cold and freezes in the winter. The grandfather helps the girl understand how the...
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Severe Weather Safety: Watch for the Warning
All thunderstorms create hazards of lightning. Some thunderstorms result in flash flooding, large hail, damaging wind or a tornado. See how to prepare for these threats at school, at home, or outside. Understand the difference between a...
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What is a Thunderstorm?
Thunder, lightning, and rain are important elements of a thunderstorm. Discover how thunderstorms form and the three stages they go through. Also, learn the hazards associated with thunderstorms, including lightning, hail, tornadoes,...
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Weather Things: Lightning Properties
Lightning is spectacular, from a distance. It's nature's way of transferring electricity within the sky, or between the sky and the ground. When lightning is nearby, it is a threat to safety. People are struck by lightning, in many cases...