Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Satellite imagery, global weather machine, glacier hazards, inside the jet stream, hotter oceans, fiercer storms, hurricane power, and more, from NOVA

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    View satellite images of glaciers that have wreaked havoc—or might soon.
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    What exactly is this high, eastward-flowing wind we hear about on weather reports? Find out in this interactive.
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    In this audio slide show, examine the link between rising sea surface temperature and more intense storms.
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  • Hurricane Power

    Your average hurricane releases enough energy to power the world 200 times over. Go figure.
  • Origins: Series Overview

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    Research solar storms using images from NASA telescopes; share your work; and find out about careers in science.

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