Moon phases What causes phases of the moon? The orbit of the Moon around the Earth. We can only see part of the illuminated portion What do we see? Half of the Moon is always…
What is a storm? A storm is a violent disturbance in the atmosphere caused by sudden changes in pressure Types of storms: Thunderstorms Tornadoes Hurricanes Blizzards Thunderstorms…
Slide 1 Tornados Ted Spitzmiller Understanding severe weather is critical for pilots and people who live in tornado prone areas Tornados (twisters) A violent, dangerous,…
Comets 30 October 2015 Introduction The history of comet watching dates back to 1000 BC from the Chinese records and Chaldea, a place in present Iraq. Comets have been regarded…
The Sky is Talking: Understanding Severe Storms and Tornadoes Tuscaloosa, AL: April 27, 2011 Tuscaloosa, AL: April 27, 2011 Tuscaloosa, AL: April 27, 2011 Tuscaloosa, AL:…
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Goal: To understand what comets are and to explore the Oort cloud. Objectives: To learn about what comets are To understand where comets come from To explore what comets…