Classifying Hurricanes
http://observe.arc.nasa.gov/nasa/earth/hurricane/hurricane_scale.html


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This site offers a brief explanation, accompanied by animations, of how the intensities of hurricanes are classified using the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Each category of storm includes a description of the damage that is expected and an example of a recent hurricane that fit the category.


Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather:Hurricanes
Special Interest: Hazards
Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental ScienceKeywords: Wind speed, Storm surge, Structural damage, Flooding, Barometric pressure