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.
Resource ID#: 10703 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/hurricanes/en/

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: tropical cyclone, hurricane, weather, GOES, satellite, air pressure
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: General Collection

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