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Underwater Cities
Cities in coastal America may have flooding occur multiple times a week by 2045. This may cause these cities to drown eventually which would be a terrible problem. Learn all about wha…
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Coding Climate Data
At a Hackathon last week, coders raced to save NASA's climate data by creating scripts and programs! Learn more about how they did this now!
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Weather Affects Thinking
Do you usually have a tougher time thinking straight when it's hot outside? Well, weather does affect thinking. Warm weather makes you more inclined to make poor decisions and cold we…
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Earthquake Aftershocks
What makes an earthquake aftershock? Italy had an earthquake this past weekend, and it struck really hard. Not only did they suffer the earthquake, they also suffered aftershocks. Fin…
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A Volcano Stopped an Earthquake?
A volcano stopped an earthquake in Japan! Learn how this happened and what it means for the future of science!
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Midnight Sun for IceHotel
Did you know there's a midnight sun? Well, thanks to the midnight sun, the IceHotel in Sweden will be able to open 365 days a year!
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August 2016 Declared Hottest Month by NASA
The article describes how NASA declared August 2016 the hottest month in the past 136 years!
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Japanese Volcano Sakurajima
The Japanese volcano, Sakurajima, hasn't erupted since 1914. However, scientists say that it may erupt in the next few decades. Learn more about this now!
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2016 Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
Are you interested in tropical storms and hurricanes? Well, learn all about the crazy tropical storms and hurricanes of 2016! Some of them even occurred outside of Hurricane Season!
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Volcanic Lightning
What causes volcanic lightning? Learn more about it now!
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Volcanic Roars
It used to be difficult for scientists to figure out how big a volcanic eruption was going to be, but now they can figure out the details by the roar that the volcano makes before eru…
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Sea Levels
Sea level has already risen quite a bit, but how much will they rise exactly? Read this article and find out now!
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Full Moons Worsen Winter Weather
The article describes how the winter storm could have been affected by the full moon last Saturday! Learn about how full moons affect tidal waves and the weather now!
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How to Fix the Climate
The climate of Earth is kind of crazy, but we can fix it! If you're wondering how, watch this video now!
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Earthquake Trio
Did you hear about the earthquake trio in Phoenix? Learn what happened!
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More on Hurricane Joaquin
You've heard about Hurricane Joaquin, but here is the update on all related weather!
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Hurricane Joaquin
Have you heard of Hurricane Joaquin? Well, it's in the Bahamas right now, but it'll be in the east coast in about three days! Different scientists have different predictions about how…
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Nepal Earthquake
Did you hear about the Nepal earthquake this past weekend? It was horrible, and it hit the country very hard. Although it was horrible, scientists say that the worst is yet to come!
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Indonesian Volcano
There was a terrible volcanic eruption in Indonesia 200 years ago. After that eruption, there was a year without a summer, and people were eating cats and rats. Now, 200 years later, …
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Typhoon Towards the Philippines
There is a typhoon headed towards the Philippines, and astronauts have captured a photograph of the eye of the typhoon. Learn more about the typhoon, and view the photos from space!
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Map Charts Every Lightning Bolt
Did you know that lightning strikes the earth every second? Well, a new map has all the lightning tallied up from the past two decades!
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Carbon Dioxide Traps Heat
Scientists conducted a study, and saw that carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere! Learn more about how this affects us, and how it affects the climate change!
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Human Controlled Weather
Did you know it was possible to control the weather? Scientists are trying to come up with a way to control weather processes! Learn more about the possibilities!
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Raining Milk!
Did you know that it was possible for rain to be different colors? Scientists didn't! There was milky rain falling from the sky in Washington last week, but scientists are still tryin…
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Tornadoes Hit the Midwest
Tornadoes are really dangerous events, especially when they are unexpected! Multiple tornadoes hit Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Iowa. This left people devastated!
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Hurricanes Defined
Hurricanes are huge storms! They can be quite dangerous and destructive! Learn all about hurricanes, and how to stay safe during them.
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Earthquakes Defined
There could have been a small earthquake just now, and you wouldn't have even noticed it! That's right! Earthquakes happen all the time, but you aren't always able to feel them! Learn…
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Small Islands Help Create Big Floods
Do you think that small islands protect beaches from tsunamis? Learn all about tsunamis and how small islands amplify flooding!
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Crazy Weather and Jet Streams
The world's weather has gotten crazier and a little unpredictable. Scientists have concluded that this change in weather patterns is from the earth getting warmer. The Artic ice is me…
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Avalanche!
What is an avalanche? How's it caused? Where do they occur? Who is usually affected by this? Get all your avalanche related questions answered right here!
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Double the Hurricane!
The number of Atlantic hurricanes that form each year has doubled over the past century and global warming is largely to blame, according a new study. With these powerful storms on th…
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Tornadoes Rising
Bigger, Faster, and Deadlier than ever! That's what is being said about tornadoes today! There's been more tornado activity now than in the last 50 years! What's causing this? Well lo…
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Huge Magma Pocket Lurks Beneath Yellowstone Supervolcano
There is a supervolcano lurking beneath Yellowstone? Scientists are predicting that the size of the supervolcano lurking under Yellowstone is actually much larger than they had predic…
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First Volcanic Lightning Created in a Lab
Volcanic eruptions are one of the worst geological phenomenons that can occur. They can be responsible for wiping out whole civilizations. One of the most amazing products of a volcan…
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Scientists Solves Mystery of Green Lightning, Says It is Surprising
Can the legend of the Green Lantern actually be true? Green Lantern might not be real, but the legend of the green lightning is true! Scientists have discovered why green lightning is…
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Viral Video: Why Are Roll Clouds So Rare?
You look up in the sky and you see a horizontal, vibrant cloud rotating through the sky! You wonder what it is and what kind of weather phenomenon can possibly cause something like th…
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How Did the Pakistan Earthquake Create a Mud Island?
Earthquakes can create islands? A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shattered a part of western Pakistan this past Tuesday, creating a new island off of its coast! Scientists suspect that this…
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Extreme Weather: Weather gone wild
Have you noticed the crazy weather we have been seeing not only in the United States but also around the world? Have you noticed the crazy tornadoes that come in swarms, powerful hurr…
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Strong, elastic smart materials aid design of earthquake-resistant bridges
We all know that bridges are very important in the world of transportation. One of the biggest threats to bridges are earthquakes! Although bridges are made out of steel and concrete,…
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Oklahoma Students Design Drones that Can Fly Into Tornadoes
If you want to know more about a Tornadoe what is the best way to do so? Sending manned aircrafts can be very dangerous, and remote controlled crafts cannot withstand the power of the…
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PLAN!T NOW Young Meteorologist Program
Be on the lookout for a new interactive online game that wiill take you on an adventure with lightning, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and winter storms! In this game you will learn …
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Be a Force of Nature
Learn how you can "be a force of nature" by knowing your own risk and take action against destructive extreme weather!
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Chasing Ice
What is a glacier? A glacier is a slowly moving mass of ice that is formed by the accumulation of of snow near mountains! Watch as these scientists capture the largest glacier calving!
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Dangerous China Smog Off the Charts
Learn about smog and the recent events in China. Learn about this unique weather condition.
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Earthquake 'Fossils' Abundant, Says Study
This article explores pseudotachylytes, rocks made from earthquakes. Learn about this interesting occurrence.
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Superstorm Sandy aftermath: east coast of US struggles to get back to normal
View these amazing pictures regarding the aftermath of hurricane Sandy.
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What is a Nor'Easter?
After a terrible run-in with Hurricane Sandy, the Northeastern United States also faces a Nor'easter. But what on earth is a Nor'easter?
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Hurricane at the Dinner Table
How does a hurricane affect the food that you eat? Learn by reading this article. Even review how you can help!
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Hurricane Sandy Pictures: Floods, Fire, Snow in the Aftermath
The aftermath of a hurricane is very interesting to watch. View these different pictures to learn how New York and the surrounding areas were effected by hurricane Sandy.
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Tsunamis in the Alps?
Have you heard of a Tsunami hitting mountains? Learn how there is evidence of just that!
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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: What Happens to the Birds?
Hurricanes can be devastating for humans but they can also affect the wildlife in an area. Read this article to find out what happens to birds after a storm.
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Hurricane Sandy: Why Full Moon Makes "Frankenstorm" More Monstrous
Did you know that the moon may effect a hurricane's strength and may mean the difference between disaster and annoyance? Learn how this is possible by observing hurricane Sandy!
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After Sandy's New York Deluge, a Flood of Rats?
New York is witnessing the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Read this article to see what's happening in the city and learn about some unlikely new visitors.
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What Is A Weather Balloon?
They've been mistaken for UFO's and were used to lift Felix Baumgartner into the stratosphere for a record breaking freefall jump. So, what is a weather balloon anyway? Read this art…
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Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
View this map of the United States to see the latest precipitation.
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When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Do you know what to do when you hear the roar of thunder? This article offers some safety tips.
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Experts answer tornado questions
Read this article to get answers about misconceptions regarding tornado safety.
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San Andreas Fault at Wallace Creek
Have you heard about the San Andreas Fault in California? Read this article to learn all about this big fault!
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Living With Fault Lines: Kids Share Their Views
Have you ever wondered how life would be like living by a fault line? Read this article to see how kids your age find the experience.
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Listening to Earthquakes
Roar, rumble, roar are the noises we make when imitating an earthquake. Do you know how a read earthquake sounds? Listen to the noise for yourself and find out.
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Severe Weather Triggers Earthquakes
Monsoons and hurricanes can be stressful on their own, but did you know they can also trigger earthquakes? Read on to find out about some of the many conditions that put stress on fa…
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Hydrologic Information Center - Flood Loss Data
Do you know how much damage is associated with floods? Learn just that by viewing NOAA's National Weather Service Information center!
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Self-learning robots to be used in earthquake, disaster rescue missions
Did you know that scientists are working on a self-learning robot to assist in earthquake disasters? This robot will be able to adapt to new enviornments by using materials around it.…
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Will earthquakes ever be predictable?
Predicting an earthquake can save lives. Is this possible through science? Learn how scientists are employing new technology to do just this.
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Disaster in Haiti
Haiti is an island nation close to the United States. Learn how an earthquake affected the country.
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Protect Yourself During an Earthquake...Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Ever heard of following the "Triangle of Life" method in an earthquake? Do you know if it is effective or harmful? Here is your chance to learn how to really survive an earthquake.
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Underwater robot probes depths for Istanbul quake clues
Meet BOB! He has as a very important job, unlike any other in the word! BOB is actually a robot who works over 3,000 feet beneath the ocean surface. His job is very important in track…
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100% Chance of an Earthquake
The chance that an earthquake will occur today is 100 percent! Learn how this is possible!
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Continents in Collision: Pangea Ultima
Did you know that the continents used to be one big landmass called Pangea? Over time they floated apart due to plate tectonics. This process has not stopped! Learn how different the …
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Earthquake Facts & Earthquake Fantasy
Have you ever heard that California will separate from the continent due to an earthquake? Is this true? Earthquakes have been the cause of much speculation, which has grabbed the att…
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How Earthquakes Work
Learn all about the basics of earthquakes through this article. Learn what a fault line is and how there are different types of fault lines.
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Train Vs. Tornado
Trains are large, heavy, and strong enough to last through a tornado, right? Think again. This video looks like a scene from a movie, but it's not! This is a reminder to show you how …
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Cars Vs. Tornadoes
Do not stay in a car if you're caught in a tornado! It's better to be outside in a low ditch than to be inside in your car trying to ride out the storm. Be sure to share this article …
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What is Thunder?
Why does thunder only occur when there's lightning? What causes thunder to be so loud? Find out the answers to these questions in this article.
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The Different Types of Lightning
Did you know that lightning can form from the ground? View and read about the different types of lightning here!
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Lightning Imaging Sensor: Observing Lightning from Space
Did you know lightning can be detected from space? NASA and the National Space Development Agency of Japan are able to using the Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS). Learn about the LIS here!
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Clouds
Do I see a storm cloud? Find out about the different types of clouds. You can "predict" the weather just by looking at the clouds!
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Tsunami 101
Watch this National Geographic video on Tsunamis to learn how a tsunami is born and how destructive it can be!
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Floods 101
Watch this National Geographic video to learn about floods and why they are the #1 cause of death and destruction in America!
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Anatomy of a Thunderstorm
In this animated video, the formation of a thunderstorm is described. You'll be an expert on thunderstorms once you've watched this!
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Tornadoes Are Natures Most Violent Storms
Tornadoes are no laughing matter. Did you know that they kill abut 60 people each year? Find out a lot of scary facts about tornadoes here!
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Low-Lying Thai capital braces for weekend flooding
Thailand is experiencing one of its worst floods in half a century right now in 2011. Read this article to learn about the destruction caused by the flood and how Thailand is coping …
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Floods
Are all places in the world vunerable to flooding? Is rain the only cause of flooding? Read this National Geographic article to learn more about floods!
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Floods
Flooding is the world's most expensive type of natural disaster! Read this ESA Kids article to learn more about floods!
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Rain and Floods
Read this informative article to answer questions these questions about rain and floods. How does rain form? What causes rain? How big are raindrops? What is a flood? Does a flash flo…
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Top 10 Deadliest Natural Disasters in History
Learn about the 10 deadliest natural disasters in the history of the world! Most of the deadliest disasters involve earthquakes and floods.
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Life of a Tsunami
Initiation, Split, Amplification, and Run-up are four stages of the life of a tsunami. Learn what happens in each of the four stages and how they contribute to create a tsunami!
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Anatomy of a Tsunami
Watch these amazing simulations of the tsunami that occured December 26,2004! The simulation shows details of the initial generation in deep water until the destructive collision wit…
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How Tsunamis Work
Read this informative article to learn about the birth of a tsunami and the alteration of the Earth's structure that initiates a tsunami.
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Can Skyscrapers Prevent Tornadoes?
Why do cities typically not get hit by tornadoes, but the country folk do? Is it because there are skyscrapers present? Find out here if skyscrapers can actually prevent or affect to…
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How does hail form?
It can't snow during the summer, but did you know it can still hail? Hail can come during any season, so it's best to always stay prepared. Hail can be extremely dangerous; to find ou…
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Video of a Destructive Tornado
Tornadoes are so violent! See sparks fly as this tornado knocks down power lines. Note: Don't ever try this! These people are professionals.
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Inside a Tornado: Riding through the Storm
Storm Chasers strategically place a probe (a 7-camera device that collected other data like wind speed) right in a tornadoes path. Watch this unique view of a tornado here!
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Tim Samaras: Storm Chaser
If you're interested in becoming a storm chaser, watch this interview! Tim Samaras discusses his life as a professional storm chaser. He talks about his techniques, the equipment he u…
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Video Inside a Tornado
Have you ever wondered what it's like inside a tornado? Now you can see for yourself here! Note: Don't ever try this! These people are professionals.
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Make Lightning Strike
Did you know that people have a 1 out of 5000 chance of being struck by lightning? Yet, 9 out of 10 people who were unfortunate to be struck by lightning have survived. Find out more…
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Interactive Weather Maker
Make your own weather! Controlling the humidity, equator temperature, and the pole temperature, you can make a wide range of weather situations like blizzards to stormy days. Try it o…
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Lightning Safety
Lightning can be cool to look at but they can also be very deadly! Find out how to protect yourself from lightning in this article.
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Stormchasers
Have you ever wonder what it's like in a dangerous, yet exciting life of a storm chaser? These people are brave (and sometimes even crazy) to go close up to a storm. Why do they do th…
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How is Lightning Formed?
Lightning is so fascinating! This article explains how lightning is formed, and why they are so special. Find out why lightning and thunder are related, and learn about unique forms o…
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Tsunami
This great article from Enchanted Learning gives you a very good description of tsunamis. Learn what a tsunami is, where the word tsunami came from, how a tsunami forms, characteristi…
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Tsunamis: Know what to do!
Watch this fun and informative video by San Diego county about what to do when you encounter a tsunami. There's even a catchy song to help you remember!
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Tsunami Safety
Learn how you can prepare for a tsunami and know what to do during a tsunami! This article from the Weather Wiz Kids page will tell you all about Tsunami safety!
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Tsunami: Killer Waves
Read this interesting National Geographic article about the causes and effects of tsunamis. Did you know tsunamis can reach heights over 100 feet and can travel as fast as 500 miles an hour?
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Flood Safety
Did you know that flash floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the U.S? It is very important to know what to do in the event that a flood occurs! Read this article to learn abou…
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Life Cycle of a Hurricane
Do you want to know what happens to a hurricane after it has formed? Find out in this article from How Stuff Works!
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How Hurricanes Work
Learn how hurricanes work in this introduction to hurricanes.
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Hurricanes of History -- From Dinosaur Times to Today
Did you know that hurricanes have been happening for millions of years? Learn about how hurricanes have affected history, from Columbus to the dinosaurs, in this article by National …
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Surviving Hurricane Carla
Read about what it's like to survive a hurricane in this first hand account.
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Hurricanes: An Animated Guide
Do you want to know how a hurricane works? In this animated guide, you can see it with your own eyes!
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Hurricane Preparedness: Get a Plan!
In this video from the National Hurricane Center, learn from FEMA about why you need a plan for when a hurricane strikes, and the best place to start working on your plan!
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2011 hurricane season costliest, deadliest in three years
Did you notice that there have been a lot of hurricanes in the past year? Learn why in this article from USA Today!
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Japanese Company Hopes to Deploy Fleets of Submarines to Stop Typhoons
What is the best way to stop a typhoon, or at least lower its strength? Find out about a new method developed by Japanese scientists in this exciting article!
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5 Bold Ideas For A Hurricane-Proof New Orleans
When hurricanes make landfall, they can do a lot of damage, and since New Orleans is below sea level, it is particularly vulnerable. In this article, learn about five innovative idea…
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NASA Launches Unprecedented Drone Mission to Study the Mysteries of Hurricane Formation
Did you know that NASA does more than explore space? In this article, learn about what NASA is doing to discover more about how hurricanes form!
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Hurricane Busters
Can something as simple as a jet plane stop a hurricane? In this article, find out what fluid-dynamics engineer Arkady Leonov thinks.
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New Climate Models Predict Hurricane Seasons Years in Advance
Did you know that it’s possible to predict about how many hurricanes there will be each hurricane season several years in advance? Learn how scientists developed their prediction mode…
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Can We Stop Storms?
Have you ever wondered how to stop a hurricane from even happening in the first place? Read this article to find out what scientists are trying to stop a hurricane in its tracks!
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The History of the Hurricane Hunters
Did you ever wonder how the special branch of the Air Forch known as Hurricane Hunters originated? Learn all about the history of the Hurricane Hunters in this article on their offic…
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The Aircraft of the Hurricane Hunters
Did you know that there is a special branch of the Air Force that flies into hurricanes to gather data about the storm? Learn about all the planes that the Hurricane Hunters use in t…
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The Mission of the Hurricane Hunters
Did you know that there is a special branch of the Air Force that flies into hurricanes to gather data about the storm? Learn all about the mission of the Hurricane Hunters on their …
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How a Hurricane is Born--The Science of Superstorms
Follow a hurricane back to its roots in sub-Saharan Africa in this video by the BBC!
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How do Hurricanes form?
In this article by NASA, you can learn all about how and why hurricanes form. In addition, you can watch a cool video showing the formation of Hurricane Katrina from space!
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Tropical Tracks
On this map, you can see the paths that all of this year’s hurricanes and tropical storms followed in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hurricane Supply Checklist
You don’t always have to evacuate when a hurricane hits, but if you decide to ride out the storm, you need to be prepared! Look at this checklist to see what you should have on hand …
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Hurricane Evacuation Tips
Do you know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning? In this article on Weather Whiz kids, learn how you know the difference between the two and what you shou…
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Hurricanes
On this website created by meteorologist Crystal Wicker, you can learn all about hurricanes, from how a hurricane forms to how a hurricane is named. Make sure you read to the en…
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