This NASA lithograph presents a GOES satellite image of Hurricane Linda as it approached Baja, California on September 12, 1997. A brief explanation of how hurricanes are formed and a classroom exercise is on the back.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather:Hurricanes Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Activities Special Interest: Hazards Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12) Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Environmental ScienceKeywords: storms, weather satellites, Climate, Weather, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Remote Sensing (Active and Passive)
