Access Point #: SC.912.E.7.In.6

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Compare weather conditions in different types of severe storms, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms.
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Number: SC.912.E.7.In.6
Category: Independent
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Standard: Earth Systems and Patterns : The scientific theory of the evolution of Earth states that changes in our planet are driven by the flow of energy and the cycling of matter through dynamic interactions among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere, and the resources used to sustain human civilization on Earth.

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2002050: M/J Comprehensive Science 1, Advanced
2001020: M/J Earth/Space Science, Advanced
2001310: Earth/Space Science
2001320: Earth/Space Science Honors
2002440: Integrated Science 3
2002450: Integrated Science 3 Honors
2000300: Intensive Science
2002500: Marine Science 1
2002510: Marine Science 1 Honors
2002330: Space Technology and Engineering
7920020: Access Earth/Space Science
2002055: M/J Comprehensive Science 1 Accelerated Honors
2002445: Integrated Science 3 for Credit Recovery
7920040: Fundamental Integrated Science 3
2001330: Meteorology Honors
1804320: United States Coast Guard Leadership and Operations 3

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Towers in the Tempest:

'Towers in the Tempest' is a 4.5 minute narrated animation that explains recent scientific insights into how hurricanes intensify. This intensification can be caused by a phenomenon called a 'hot tower'. For the first time, research meteorologists have run complex simulations using a very fine temporal resolution of 3 minutes. Combining this simulation data with satellite observations enables detailed study of 'hot towers'. The science of 'hot towers' is described using: observed hurricane data from a satellite, descriptive illustrations, and volumetric visualizations of simulation data.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

How do Hurricanes Form - NASA Spaceplace:

This site describes how hurricanes (tropical cyclones) form. The site includes text, diagrams, and satellite images in a movie.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

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Video/Audio/Animations

Towers in the Tempest:

'Towers in the Tempest' is a 4.5 minute narrated animation that explains recent scientific insights into how hurricanes intensify. This intensification can be caused by a phenomenon called a 'hot tower'. For the first time, research meteorologists have run complex simulations using a very fine temporal resolution of 3 minutes. Combining this simulation data with satellite observations enables detailed study of 'hot towers'. The science of 'hot towers' is described using: observed hurricane data from a satellite, descriptive illustrations, and volumetric visualizations of simulation data.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

How do Hurricanes Form - NASA Spaceplace:

This site describes how hurricanes (tropical cyclones) form. The site includes text, diagrams, and satellite images in a movie.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

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