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At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
Forecasters said the severe weather could shift to the East Coast later Monday (Scripps News)
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23 are dead across the US after weekend tornadoes
Destructive storms over the weekend caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kentucky. (Scripps News)
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Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again, leaving 1 dead
The "very active and highly impactful" pattern of severe weather in the central U.S. is not ending soon, the National Weather Service said. (Scripps News)
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Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Do these things now
Mother nature is really taking a toll on homes these days and there are some things you should do to be prepared.
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Deadly tornado sweeps Ohio trailer park amid Midwest outbreak
Several likely tornadoes hit Ohio and Indiana late Thursday, including one that devastated a mobile home park near an Ohio lake.
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The Early Warning Systems That Protect Us From Extreme Weather
Early warning systems give people precious minutes — even seconds — to take shelter from extreme weather.
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Louisiana Twister Carved Destruction In Mere Moments
Scott Withers investigates the aftermath of a powerful tornado in the New Orleans area.
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4:3 Final preparations ahead of last shuttle flight
1. Wide of the space shuttle Atlantis on launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Centre
2. Wide of NASA (North American Space Agency) news conference
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Kathy Winters, Shuttle Weather Officer:
"For launch, our main concern...
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Tropical Storm Isaias Heads Up Atlantic, Leaving Damage Behind
Heavy rainfall and tropical speed winds are still expected as Isaias makes its way up the coast toward Maine.
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Search Continues For Tennessee Flood Victims
Locals searched a creek in Waverly, Tennessee for flood victims.
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Flooding And High Winds Expected In Parts Of The Northeastern U.S.
States in the Northeastern U.S. could see flooding from heavy rainfall and melting snow.
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Heavy Rain Hits Southern Louisiana, Causing Major Flooding
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said he's frustrated his city still hasn't received supplemental federal disaster aid from the first hurricane.
Crash Course
Drought and Famine: Crash Course World History
Who is to blame for widespread famine? Crash Course World History guides high schoolers through a video about droughts, famines, and whether the weather or human activity is at fault for each.
Fuse School
How Burning Fossil Fuels Leads to Climate Change
Do our vehicles really contribute to global warming? In part five of an eight-video series, pupils learn the mechanisms by which car emissions turn into greenhouse gases. Through animation, the class sees how the natural greenhouse...
Fuse School
Global Warming - Effects on the Environment
Is Earth becoming too hot to handle? The third installment in a series of eight videos about global warming and the carbon cycle describes the changes to Earth's natural balance as a result of rising average temperatures. Young...
Fuse School
Global Warming - Evaluating the Evidence
It's getting hot in here! Evidence of global warming is all around us, as shown in part four of a series of eight videos about global warming and the carbon cycle. High school environmentalists get to examine the facts for themselves in...
SciShow Kids
What is a Tornado?
Did you know more than two-thirds of Earth's tornadoes occur in the united States? Watch a video that explains how tornadoes form due to fast moving warm and cold air, and the unpredictability and dangers of twisters.
Be Smart
El Niño and Why It's so Hard to Predict the Weather
Learn how conditions in the Pacific Ocean result in El Niño, how El Niño changes weather patterns, and why it's difficult to predict what effect El Niño will have in any given year. Welcome to Chaos Theory.
Crash Course Kids
Severe Weather
What makes severe weather so severe? Very different from regular weather, severe weather is more dangerous and "puts people at risk." This is the focus of a video that explains how severe weather interacts with the biosphere and geosphere.
Crash Course Kids
Weather vs. Climate
What is weather? How is weather different from climate? Factors such as temperature, thunderstorms, precipitation, and wind speed refer to weather. Climate consists of the overall patterns of weather in a particular region of the...
TED-Ed
Is Our Climate Headed for a Mathematical Tipping Point?
Raising the global temperature by two degrees may not seem like much, but the impact this would have on the planet is amazing. Follow along with this short video as it examines how even a small change to a system can turn its...
TED-Ed
How Do Tornadoes Form?
Take your students on a storm chasing adventure from the safety of the classroom with this short video on tornadoes. From powerful thunderstorms to swirling twisters, this resource explains the necessary conditions and process...
Curated OER
How a Tsunami Forms
This kid knows his stuff. A middle schooler explains the five-step process that occurs as a tsunami forms. He relates his tsunami research to the events that occurred in Japan in 2011. The question he poses can be discussed by you class....
Curated OER
What is a Hurricane?
Meet hurricane hunters and learn about where hurricanes form and how they occur. Great images, full explanations, and clear narration make this a great clip for learners in grades 3-6. Play this clip prior to or after a lesson on extreme...