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Weather

Sun, air and water are ingredients for weather. Start here and navigate through this site to see all the variety.

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Water Cycle

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff are parts of the water cycle, that can create weather extremes.

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Clouds

You know about cumulus clouds and stratus clouds, but there are so many other types with unique features.

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Thunderstorms

From lightning to the rumble of thunder, to wind, downpours, and sometimes hail, thunderstorms get our attention.

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Tornadoes

A tornado is a violent vortex between a cloud and the ground. Most are not extreme but they can do damage.

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Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large, powerful, long-lasting storms that form in the oceans. If they strike land, impacts are large.

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Sky Sights

Aside from rainbows, there is a huge number of interesting, colorful, and pretty things we see in the sky.

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Instruments

Radar, satellite, hygrometers, and barometers are just a few of the many tools used to measure and forecast weather.

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Weather Forecasting

Understanding weather allows us to use math and computers to make weather predictions, to make life easier.

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Climate & Climate Change

Climate is the average of weather in a region. Earth's climate is changing, partly because of human activity.

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Meteorology Careers

There are many different types of jobs for meteorologists, all thoroughout society, and around the world..

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Educator's Videos

Weather and science videos, meeting educational standards, by subscription, for teachers of all grade levels.