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     GENERAL INFORMATION          
  Climate And Global Change--What climate is, how it works, climates of the past, climate change today, and more. Choose beginner, intermediate, or advanced version from the top menu bar.
CTI Information Gateway --"Almost any question you might have about weather, climate, geology, geography or cartography can be answered by hunting through this extensive list of hyperlinks. This is a useful Web index, but not itself a source of much environmental information."
  Dan’s Wild Wild Weather—A great site put together by a meteorologist with descriptions of weather phenomena for kids, parents, and teachers.
Extreme Weather And Climate Events--"Hurricanes, weather disasters, climate change, El Niño/La Niña, heavy precipitation, temperature extremes and drought, tornadoes, historical global extremes, and much more from the National Climate Data Center."
  Global Warming--Good set of links on global warming.  Be sure to skim down past the "Explorer" yellow box for more links.     Global Warming/Climate Change--Collection of useful Internet resources regarding global warming and climate change.     Global Warming Map & Info--This map shows areas of the globe affected by climate change, and describes possible consequences; Click on a section of the map for more information.  For more on the possible effects of global climate change, see The One Degree Factor. and What's Up With The Weather?      Global Warming Kids' Page--Explains the basics of climate and climate change, possible impacts of global warming, and actions individuals can take to slow global warming.
National Weather Service: Seattle, Washington--"Warnings, climate information, current conditions, forecasts, radar and satellite imagery, marine, aviation, fire weather and more from our local area from the National Weather Service."
  Online Guides--The Online Meteorology Guide is a collection of web-based instructional modules that use multimedia technology and the dynamic capabilities of the web. These resources incorporate text, colorful diagrams, animations, computer simulations, audio and video to introduce fundamental concepts in the atmospheric sciences.
Precipitation: Hail, Rain, Freezing Rain, Sleet And Snow--Describes the various forms of precipitation.       Definitions Of Precipitation           Precipitation--Article contains  information on orographic precipitation, convectional rainfall, frontal rainfall and rainfall patterns.       Precipitation--Explore links about rain, sleet, snow, hail and freezing rain and find out how these forms of precipitation can impact our environment and activities.     Precipitation--Great site on precipitation and the water cycle.     see also:  Hail, Rain And Snow
Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, High Wind, Lightning, And Other Storms--Annotated index to useful disaster web sites.
Weather--Links to weather sites from the Geophysics segment of Nearctica.    Weather--"Links to graphics and text that examine various weather phenomena, including the basics of things such as winds, what goes on in thunderstorms, tornadoes or hurricanes, or how dust from the Sahara Desert sometimes crosses the Atlantic Ocean."     Weather--Great set of links to all kinds of weather information.  Be sure to skim down past the yellow box for more links.    Weather--A multitude of links all types of weather--hurricanes, tornados, Tsunami, wind, hail, and more.     Weather
  Weather Watch--Highlights hurricanes, winter storms, tornadoes and weather forecasting.  Learn about storm chasers and tornado safety as well as watch videos or view photos when you select the tornado page.  The winter storm section provides and interactive storm timeline and weather maker, where you can adjust temperature and humidity to create different types of storms.
Weather: What Forces Affect Our Weather?--An Annenberg/CPB online exhibit exploring weather phenomena--the atmosphere, the water cycle, powerful storms, ice and snow, forecasting, our changing climate and more.
  Web Weather For Kids--A wealth of weather-related activities.  The "Weather Ingredients" section is a good place to start your exploration, as it covers weather basics like temperature, pressure, volume and density.
Weather Dude--A weather page from KSTW-TV weather forecaster Nick Walker. Includes musical meteorology, weather basics, meteorology topics, forecasts and more.
Weather Net--Links to 300 weather sites.
Weather Storms--This page contains links to web sites with photographs of different types of thunderstorm activity including tornadoes, lightning, and hail.
Weather Wiz Kids --This site has weather experiments, a dictionary of weather terms, weather jokes, games and other information. This site has been created by Crystal Wicker, a TV meteorologist.

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   ATMOSPHERE
Atmosphere--Brief description of the atmosphere layers.     Layers Of The Atmosphere    
Atmospheric Optics--Rainbows, rays and shadows, and ice halos are all examples of atmospheric optics. This site has explanations of how these things are produced and really nice pictures of them.
The Earth's Atmosphere--A nice diagram shows the distinct layers of the Earth's atmosphere.     Earth's Atmosphere - Zoom Astronomy     NOVA Online--The Atmosphere
Earth's Atmosphere--Excellent article containing information on temperature and the atmospheric layers, various atmospheric regions, pressure, thickness of the atmosphere, composition, density and mass and the evolution of the Earth's atmosphere.
Atmospheric Pressure--A good description of air pressure along with some experiments to try.     Understanding Air Pressure     Air Pressure--Good animations showing high and low pressure regions.     Air Pressure
Ozone Depletion--A great fact sheet  containing information on the science of Ozone depletion, the impacts of Ozone depletion and managing Ozone depletion.     Ozone Depletion--Collection of useful Internet resources dealing with the Ozone.
Wind--Explains about wind and gives activities to do at the bottom of page.     Wind--Great links to information on wind.  Be sure to skim down past the yellow box for more links.

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   CLOUDS     
Cloud Boutique--Provides explanations of and access to detailed pictures of some basic cloud forms.
Cloud Guide --From UEN this site shows the various types of clouds.  S'COOL--On-Line Cloud Chart
Cloudman--A fun site on clouds and weather with a great photo gallery, and additional links.
Clouds--Several sites on clouds from the Geophysics segment of Nearctica.
Clouds--Graphics, illustrations, and information on cloud formation and types.
  Clouds--Great set of links to information on clouds.  Be sure to skim down below the "Explorer" yellow box for more links.
   
  Clouds And Precipitation--The development of clouds, cloud types and information on precipitation.

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   EL NINO
El Niño--Gives a simplified introduction to El Nino and provides some excellent web sites on the subject.
El Nino--Introduces El Niño, conditions that are responsible for its occurrence, plus the impact it has on the rest of the world. Modules have been organized into the following sections: Definition, '97-'98 Event, Upwelling, Non-el Nino Years, El Nino Events, Sea Surface Temperatures, Impacts on Weather, Economic Impacts, and Detection and Prediction.
El Niño Cartoons--Almost 40 cartoons in the collection.
El Nino Theme Page--Great site of links to further information on El Nino and La Nina.
Tracking El Nino--"Next to the seasons, El Niño is the most powerful force driving global weather. Find out what scientists are learning about this mysterious weather phenomenon and its reach through space and time."
What Is El Nino? - TAO Project At U.S. Dept. Of Commerce--Graphics and animations of normal and El Niño conditions with data gathered from moored buoys in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.

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   HAIL, RAIN AND SNOW              
All About Snow--Provides facts, a glossary, gallery and information on snow removal activities in the United States, avalanche awareness, the blizzards of 1996, traveling in snow and a list of the latest links to news site stories about snow. If you want to know why snow is white, or why forecasting snow can be so difficult, then check out the question and answer section.
Avalanches And Winter Weather--Information and links that provide detailed information on avalanches.     Avalanche!--Scientists take you inside a snow slide to unlock its deadly secrets.     Avalanches And Landslides--Good set of links to information on avalanches, landslides, and mudslides.     Avalanche Awareness - Basic avalanche facts, black & white photos; also includes a 'true account' and list of books.      Avalanche! The Elements Of A Slide--"The basics of avalanches and how they move from Nova and PBS.     Avalanche Facts--"Questions and their answers from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, a program of the Colorado Geological Survey."     Avalanche Types--"The distinct characteristics of the types of snow avalanches from the Westwide Avalanche Network."     Forest Service National Avalanche Center--"Avalanche basics and links to the regional avalanche centers of the United States from the Forest Service National Avalanche Center.    
  Blizzards And Snowstorms--The history of blizzards and snowstorms, invention of the snowplow, the blizzards of 1888 and 1996, and more. See also How Blizzards Form.
  Drought--Extensive set of links .  Be sure to check below the yellow box for more links.     Drought For Kids---Explores the causes and effects of drought, plus maps, graphs, games, puzzles, and more.  Drought: A Paleo Perspective--Focuses on the historic and economic aspects of drought.     Drought Information For Kids--"What is a drought? What can you do to save water during a drought? What about plants and wildlife during a drought?"     NOAA's Drought Information Center--"All about droughts, with links to research/reports and links to state drought information, from NOAA."     Drought Watch--"Drought definitions, resources, publications, frequently asked questions, news and events, and more for Washington, with links to Oregon and Idaho, from the USGS Water Resources of Washington State."
  Floods And Flooding--Extensive set of links to all kinds of floods.  Be sure to check below the yellow box for more links.     Flood!--Good information and images on floods worldwide.     Floods--"An introduction to floods - the causes, the costs, structural measures to contain floods, and more from Environment Canada."     The Hows And Whys Of Floods--"Flood basics from PBS Online."      Significant Floods in The United States During The 20th Century--"Thirty-two of the most significant floods (in terms of number of lives lost and (or) property damage) in the United States during the 20th century are listed according to the various types of floods. Internet sites for acquiring near-real-time stream flow data and other pertinent flood information are provided. From the USGS."
  The Great Mississippi Flood--"What was it like for the residents of the Mississippi Delta in spring 1927, as torrential rains fell and the river rose steadily to flood stage?"  Hear the voices and lyrics of those who lived through the flood, see original footage, and compare the Mississippi floods of 1927 and 1993.
Hail Storms--Background information and pictures of hail and hail storms and the damage that hail can cause.
  Snow--Extensive set of links on snow.  Be sure to check below the yellow box for more links.
Snow Crystals--Photographs of snow crystals, information about how they are formed, and links to other snow web sites.

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   HURRICANES       
A Fierce Force Of Nature:  Hurricanes--This site answers questions such as:  Where and how are hurricanes created? When during the year will they most likely form? How are hurricanes tracked and monitored? And what can we do if we are caught in one?
Hurricane Hunters--"Photos and information from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve. Especially cool is the Cyberflight into the Eye."
Hurricane Of 1938--Chronicles the lives of fishermen, residents and vacationers on the day before the storm, and follows their stories through one of the greatest natural disasters to befall the eastern seaboard.  Learn how a hurricane develops it deadly force, read accounts from people who survived the storm, and view home videos.          Hurricane 2001--"South Florida's Sun-Sentinel site dedicated to hurricanes, including current events and maps, storm tracking, storm survival, and hurricane science."
Hurricanes And Typhoons--Links to hurricane and typhoon sites from the Geophysics segment of Nearctica.
Hurricane Center--Learn all about hurricanes, how they work, names, how they are measured, when they are likely to occur, their impact, and what you should do if a hurricane hits your area.
Hurricane Research Division--"Everything about hurricanes, including hurricanes overview, frequently asked questions about hurricanes, scientific projects and programs, hurricane season forecasts, flight information and much more, from NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory's Hurricane Research Division."
Hurricane Safety--USA Today provides safety information about what to do if a hurricane is headed your way.  Skim down to the middle of page for these links.
  Hurricane Strike!--Visit the Castillo family in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as they prepare for a predicted hurricane, and learn about hurricanes and tropical cyclones. If you have a high speed internet connection, view the multimedia version.
Hurricanes--This fantastic site from the University of Illinois features animated explanations of hurricane formation, movement, naming, and strength.  
  Hurricanes--Lots of links for information on hurricanes.  Be sure to skim down past the yellow box for more links.
  Hurricanes--Explains how hurricanes form.
  Hurricanes For Kids--More about hurricanes.
National Hurricane Center--Check here for hurricane forecasts.
USA Today Hurricane Information--USA Today provides comprehensive hurricane coverage and imagery.

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     THUNDERSTORMS 
Lightning--Several links on lightning from the Geophysics segment of Nearctica.
Lightning--How many times was Park Ranger Roy Sullivan struck by lightning? Learn this and many other fascinating lightning facts in this article from the Exploratorium, a science museum in San Francisco.
Lightning--Strikes are awesome displays of nature's power. They also offer clues for tracking storms.  Learn about the history of lightning, lightning science and lightning detection.
Lightning Information Index--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.
Severe Weather--Provides information on the dangers of thunderstorms--lightning, floods, hail, winds and tornadoes, the types of thunderstorms--single cells, multicell clusters, multicell lines and supercells, components of thunderstorms--updrafts and downdrafts, outflow phenomena, wall clouds and the effects of wind shear on thunderstorm development, tornadoes--tornadoes, cyclic storms and low-level flow fields associated with tornadic thunderstorms, and modeling--supercells, squall lines, and other phenomena recreated inside computers for the benefit of forecasting and understanding.
Thunderstorm Information Index--A great deal of information on thunderstorms and lightening.  Included topics are:  Types of thunderstorms, Lightening and thunder, Thunderstorm precipitation, Thunderstorm winds, Thunderstorms and air travel, Predicting severe thunderstorms, Thunderstorm climatology, Thunderstorm research, and Questions and answers about thunderstorms.
  Thunderstorms and Lightning--Explains how thunderstorms and lightning happen.

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   TORNADOES     
Historical Tornado Data Archive--"Tornado statistics from the Storm Prediction Center, a joint project of NOAA, the National Weather Service, and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.  Statistics include: tornado deaths, state-by-state tornado rankings, deadliest tornado years, F5 tornadoes in the U. S., and tornado report counts, among many others.  Graphs, charts and tables also provided."
Tornadoes--Several links to tornadoes from the Geophysics segment of Nearctica.
Tornado!--Offers tornado facts and links.
  Tornados--Nice set of links to tornado information.  Be sure to skim down past the yellow box for more links.
Tornado Information--"All about tornadoes--tornado basics; U. S. tornado climatology; tornado news, history and information, smaller tornado types, tornado resources--from USA Today."
Tornado Project Online--Tornado myths, tornado oddities, personal experiences, tornado chasing, tornado safety, and tornadoes in the past as well as more recent tornadoes are just a few topics you will find at this site.
Tornadoes...Nature's Most Violent Storms--"What causes tornadoes, what types of tornadoes are there, how tornadoes form, tornado myths, tornado locations, and much more from NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory."
  Tornadoes: WhyFiles--Explores the whys and hows of tornadoes, with lots of  images. Click on the first snapshot to get started.
Questions And Answers About Tornadoes--From NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory.
Welcome To The Severe Weather Institute Research Lab--"General tornado information, the tornado intensity scale, tornado statistics (1950-1994), safety information, warning definitions, and much more from Warner Brothers as a companion web site to the movie, Twister."

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   WEATHER FORECAST
Air Masses And Fronts--Introduces air masses, where they originate from and how they are modified..     Air Masses And Fronts--Good explanation and diagrams of the major air masses.     Fronts     Air Masses And Fronts
Weather Forecasting--Guides to help you learn about and experiment forecasting weather.
Weather Forecasting--Introduces forecast methods and the numerous factors one must consider when attempting to make an accurate forecast.  Sections are:  forecasting methods, surface features to consider when making a forecast, factors to consider when forecasting day and nighttime temperatures, and factors to consider when forecasting precipitation

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