Storms & Other Natural Disasters

Storms & Other Natural Disasters
An Internet Hotlist on Weather

created by Ms. Moore
Centerville High School IMC

Introduction
In addition to using books to find out about Weather, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

General Sites

BBC Weather Factfiles - Scroll down to find links to weather extremes including Thunderstorms, Lightning and Thunder, Tornadoes, Hail, Hurricanes, Floods, Drought, Blizzards and Sandstorms, Sea and Air Hazards.
FEMA Disaster Area - Disasters come in many shapes and sizes. Most are related to the weather. Some are predictable -- like a hurricane. Some, like an earthquake, surprise us. It’s good for you to know about the different kinds of disasters so you can be prepared! Although disasters themselves aren’t fun, learning about them is!
Famous Storms - Links to articles about famous storms and natural disasters.
Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather - Links to articles about natural disasters and extreme weather.
Severe Weather and Natural Disasters - Includes links to information about hurricanes, winter storms, and tornadoes.
The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia - We answer your questions about severe and extreme weather.
Understanding Severe Weather Systems - Get to know storms close up with pictures, descriptions, and FAQs on the world's most awesome weather extremes.
Weather Interactives - Explore the forces behind the weather. Includes information on powerful storms, ice and snow, etc.

Thunderstorms & Lightning

Lightning Science and Safety - The links will take you to detailed information and graphics that explain what lightning is, how it forms, how it generates sound we know as thunder, and, most importantly how to play it safe around lightning. Other links take you to outside sites that have information on the science of lightning and strange kinds of lightning.
Thunderstorm Basics - The links below take you to information about the nature, structure and detailed studies of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorms and Lightning -

Cyclone

Cyclones of the Sea - Cool page from PBS.
Nature's lethal weapons - Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are the world's most violent and destructive storms.
The Mid-Latitude Cyclone -

Hurricane

Animated Guide: Hurricanes -
BBC Weather Centre - Hurricanes - BBC Weather looks at the life cycle of a hurricane - from development to decay.
Explore Hurricanes -
How are Hurricanes Named? -
Hurricane Katrina - Cool site from NOVA.
Hurricane Research Division: Frequently Asked Questions -
Hurricane Resources - The links will take you to a wealth of information about hurricanes.
Hurricanes: Online Meteorology Guide -
Tropical Weather and Hurricanes -

Tornado

Animated guide: Tornadoes -
How a Tornado is Formed - Tornadoes are among the most violent storms on Earth, with the potential to cause very serious damage.
Hunt for the Supertwister - How is it that with nearly 200 nations in the world, just one—the United States—gets up to three quarters of all tornadoes?
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes -
Tornado Basics - Tornadoes are the most violent storms on Earth. Winds spiraling into them usually exceed 100 mph and can reach speeds of 300 mph.
Tornado Handbook: An Interactive Guide -

Floods and Blizzards

Famous Floods -
Floods and Droughts - Links are to the latest reports on floods and droughts, or conditions that could lead to floods or droughts. Links to information on flood safety, the basic science of floods and droughts (hydrology), and flood and drought history are below the links to current information.
Historical Winter Storms - Blizzards, nor'easters, ice jams and flooding - all sorts of destructive weather occurs during the winter.
Winter Storms - A major winter storm can be lethal. Preparing for cold weather conditions and responding to them effectively can reduce the dangers caused by winter storms. The following frequently asked questions will help workers understand how winter storms may affect their health and safety.
Winter Weather - The links on this page will take you to information on all aspects of winter weather.

Content by Ms. Moore, jessica.moore@centerville.k12.oh.us
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Last revised Fri May 8 6:27:32 US/Pacific 2009