Description:
Graphics and text examine various weather phenomena, including the basics of winds; what goes on in thunderstorms, tornadoes or hurricanes; and or how dust from the Sahara Desert sometimes crosses the Atlantic Ocean. Topics covered include air density, air masses, air pressure, clouds, El Nino, fog, fronts and storms, climate change, jet streams, meteorology, snow, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and others.

Organization:
USA Today

URL:
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wworks0.htm

Contact:
Gannet Co. Inc.

Cost:
Free

Education Level:
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Atmosphere
Climate
Clouds
El Niño
Hurricanes
Meteorology
Snow and Ice
Thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Weather

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Date Added to teachearth.com:
2/10/01