In 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The city had flood defences which were meant to protect it. Why did these fail and could this happen again? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricane Katrina hit New...

In 2005, New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina. What defences did the city have to protect it? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. New Orleans, Louisiana USA, straddles the Mississippi river and lies below sea level. New...

How to rate the wind according to Beaufort's scale, from a gentle breeze to a hurricane-force gale. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...

Storm surges are huge domes of water sucked upwards by the eye of a hurricane. What happens if they hit the shore, or worse, a city? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Storm surges are caused by low pressure in the eye of a...

Hurricanes are renowned for their destructive power and the devastation they leave behind. But how do they form and where? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricanes are tropical storms with constant wind speeds. Hurricanes...

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Meet John Morales, a veteran meteorologist dedicated to educating the public about climate change while forecasting weather in South Florida.<br/>

Let's learn about some of the most common windstorms!

Travel to Galveston Texas and learn about the deadly hurricane of 1900 and the bulding of the Galveston Seawall

Dr. Forrester explains how to be prepared to deal with emergency situations.

Dr. Forrester explains how wind and thunderstorms drive tornadoes and hurricanes.

Dr. Forrester explains how floods occur.

Learn how a community effort is removing ghost traps from Puerto Rico's ocean post-hurricane

This video highlights the top five strongest and most extreme storms ever recorded in history, showcasing the devastating impact of hurricanes like Harvey, Maria, and Fifi. Through staggering casualties, economic damages, and...

This video highlights the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, focusing on the devastation, rebuilding efforts, and the looming threat of climate change. It showcases the resilience of the city's people in the face of...

This video highlights the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans in 2005 and the subsequent efforts to rebuild and recover. It discusses the challenges faced in rebuilding infrastructure, such as the Superdome and levees,...

This video discusses hurricanes and clouds, explaining the characteristics and formation of hurricanes, as well as why clouds float and how they are made up of water droplets. It highlights the dangers of hurricanes, the importance of...

Dr. Forrester discusses the Galveston hurricanes of 1900 and 1915, and hurricane Katrina, the 2005 hurricane that destroyed New Orleans.

Dr. Forrester discusses how environmental process and characteristics affected the settlement of New Orleans and how the environmental disaster of Hurricane Katrina affected the area in 2005.

A derecho is a large line or band of powerful or severe thunderstorms that creates a wind damage area more than 400 miles long and more than 60 miles wide. The thunderstorms in a derecho produce downbursts and sometimes tornadoes. Winds...

Hurricane Katrina describes how geography affects climate and weather by examining Hurricane Katrina as an example.

There are moments at work and in life when you need to talk about the past of the past. In today's episode, learn how to use the past perfect to give context into what happened before - to maintain your relationships.

It's time for your next English presentation and you feel your anxiety getting stronger. How can you make sure you deliver an amazing presentation? Act like a human! Today get 3 tips from executive speaking coach Grant Baldwin.

What are the early signs that you're getting ready to have a manic episode? We call these early signs the prodrome. Being able to detect early signs of a manic episode can be helpful in either preventing the episode or...