Students will learn how "larger-scale" influences from El Niño, La Niña, and climate change can influence where and when severe and unusual weather occurs.Students will learn about the physics of tornado formation, hurricane formation, and severe and unusual weather generated by mountains, extratropical cyclones, and anticyclones.Students will be able to apply what they have learned immediately to weather events occurring near their homes or around the world. For this reason, the class frequently draws upon examples of significant historical and recent severe weather events. It is believed that learning about weather is enhanced by experiencing weather. Concepts are taught in a descriptive manner without relying heavily on mathematics thus, the material is highly accessible to students with a wide variety of backgrounds. Students will learn about the fundamental principles that govern severe and unusual weather. Severe weather has made a major imprint on the world's cultures and economies throughout history (e.g., the drought of the 1930s led to westward migration and changes in agriculture practices in the U.S., utilities in East Coast cities were placed underground after the Blizzard of 1888, and the severe winter of 1941–1942 helped change the momentum of World War II), and also has been prominent in our literature and entertainment (e.g., The Wizard of Oz, The Grapes of Wrath, Twister, The Perfect Storm). METEO 5 provides a current, relevant, and scientifically accurate discussion of a wide range of severe and unusual weather, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, downslope windstorms, blizzards, heat waves, and droughts. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 2:30-3:20 pm - Zoom (Zoom links will be posted to Canvas) Kevin Bowley, 619 Walker Building, 81, Hours: Thursdays 9:00-11:00 am, or by appointment - Zoom
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