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Storm events in the british Isles

Objectives: You should understand the nature of storm events on the British Isles You should know how and why storm frequency and magnitude can vary over time and space for different parts of the British Isles You should have case study notes for the exam. Storm events in the british Isles.

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Storm events in the british Isles

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  1. Objectives: You should understand the nature of storm events on the British Isles You should know how and why storm frequency and magnitude can vary over time and space for different parts of the British Isles You should have case study notes for the exam Storm events in the british Isles

  2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtNAYrVS7-g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at6sQkoShms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLUxsmADWrA What impacts are there of this storm? A little video clip

  3. What is the pattern on the wind gusts map? http://www.dandantheweatherman.com/Bereklauw/Octstorm.html

  4. The great storm or “hurricane” of 1987. Look at pages 53 and 54 of your student books Look at the actual and predicted paths of this storm – why was Michael Fish wrong? What damage did the storm do to the UK? Look at the Met Office website http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/education/teens/casestudy_great_storm.html Produce a timeline of damage caused by the storm Was this a hurricane? Depressions – a case study

  5. Demonstrate – Michael Fish is accused of giving false information to the British Public The trial of Michael Fish! • One of you will be Michael Fish and the Met Office • One of you will act for the prosecution • One of you will act for the defence • I will be the judge

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