Is it going to rain today? Is it going to be a cloudy day? Every day, people have to deal with the weather. Sometimes, the weather can be dangerous-- as in hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, or heavy snowfall. Weather can also be fascinating and fun to learn about. Here, at the online weather learning center, you can learn about clouds, fog, hurricanes, and other weather phenomena. Read on to learn some interesting facts about the weather!
Clouds
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Can you tell what the weather will be like, just by looking at the clouds? Find out on this page!
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What about cloud colors and what causes the difference in colors?
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Try this fun “Cloud in a Bottle” experiment to learn more about clouds.
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Have you ever wondered how clouds move? Find out for yourself!
Fog
Hurricanes
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What is a hurricane? It’s a large tropical storm that comes together with heavy winds.
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The formation of a hurricane is quite complex. Here’s a very good explanation.
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How does Hurricane Katrina become Hurricane Katia? Discover how hurricanes are named.
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Learn a whole lot about hurricanes in this one-minute video.
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How strong is a hurricane? Find out how a hurricane is measured.
Monsoons
Rain & Snow
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Take this interactive lesson to understand all about the water cycle.
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You can make it rain! Try this fun little experiment at home, with adult supervision.
Thunder & Lightning
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The simplest way to think of lightning is to think of it as a huge discharge of electricity.
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What are the different types of lightning? Find out for yourself!
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Explore this fun page on lightning safety with games, experiments, and more.
Tornadoes
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Now, you may be wondering about how a tornado forms. Here’s a very good explanation.
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Have you ever seen a tornado? You can view videos of some terrifying tornadoes here.
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Do you know how tornadoes are rated? This is a good place to read about the Fujita Scale.
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Perhaps, you have heard of the famous “Tornado in a Bottle” experiment? Find out how you can do it!
Wind