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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Hurricanes

For Students 4th - 8th
Do you know what was the most destructive hurricane? Provides an explanation of a hurricane while exploring how they form, how they are measured and classified, effects, and how they get their names.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Where Do Hurricanes Form

For Students 4th - 8th
If you are looking for a hurricane, head to the tropics just north and south of the equator.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Typhoon vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the linguistic origins, geographical targets, and seasonal occurrence of typhoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography Phenomenon: Hurricanes

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes how ocean currents affect climates around the world and the impact of the Gulf Stream, which can cause hurricanes to form. The role of wind patterns in the Caribbean is also discussed.

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