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Understanding Weather: Hurricanes vs Blizzards

Explore the characteristics and differences between hurricanes and blizzards in this informative lesson. Discover where and when they occur, the varying wind speeds, and their impact on land and water. Engage in engaging activities and discussions related to extreme weather phenomena.

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Understanding Weather: Hurricanes vs Blizzards

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  1. Day 1 What is weather? the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place What do you know about weather? (no right answer) Daily Warm-Up Exercises

  2. Where’s the Really Bad Weather? Contrasting Case Activity 1 Weather & Water, Investigation 1

  3. Hurricane Katrina

  4. Hurricanes • What: • Rotating wind/rain storm • Winds from 75 to 200 mph • As big as 600 miles wide Where: - Start over oceans, fizzle out over land • When: • Between June and November

  5. Who is more likely to get a hurricane? Gunnison Platform Austin, Texas

  6. Big Blizzard!

  7. Blizzards • What: • Snow storm with high winds • Winds from 30 to 60 mph • Over big or small area • Where: • Usually over land • Sometimes over ocean • When: • Between October and May in Northern H. • Between May and October in Southern H.

  8. Who is more likely to get a snow blizzard? Hibernia Platform Quebec City

  9. How do they compare? Very high winds (75 mph to 200 mph) Medium winds (30 mph to 60 mph) Over water Over land Summer & Fall (June – November) Oct-May Northern H. May-Oct Southern H.

  10. Why are they different?

  11. Quick Write • What’s the difference between snow and rain? • Why do hurricanes and blizzards both have wind?

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