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  • Image of the sun from above Earth. Caption: And the clock is ticking toward magnetic apocalypse.

    It bursts from the sun with the power of ten thousand nuclear weapons... and when it hits our planet, it could create the largest disaster in recorded history. A magnetic storm from the sun could wipe out electrical power, television, radio, military communication, and nearly every piece of electronics in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about a planet-wide "hurricane" of magnetic forces called "Solar Katrina" that could permanently scramble all 21st Century technology. What causes this magnetic superstorm and why is it so powerful? And is there anything we can do to prevent the Magnetic Storm?

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Closeup of the surface of the sun showing disturbances caused by solar wind. Caption: It's brought to earth by solar wind from the sun.

    Space weather can have important consequences for everyday life, such as interference with radio communication, GPS systems, electric power grids, the operation and orientation of satellites, oil and gas drilling, and even air travel as high altitude pilots and astronauts can be subjected to enhanced levels of radiation. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geomagnetism Program monitors variations in the Earth's magnetic field through a network of 14 ground-based observatories around the United States and its territories, providing data in real-time to a variety of customers.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Cartoon character talking. Caption: Why is this compass and that magnet pointing here?

    Part of the animated "Johan, the Young Scientist" series. Johan goes to ScienScape to show to Ani and Moki a new toy that he found, only to learn that it is a compass. They learn about magnets, magnetism, and how the compass works. They then travel on their jet packs to find the Magnetic North.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • An illustration of magnetic field surrounding a planet.

    Scientists use magnetometers to study magnetic anomalies found on Mars. The MAVEN spacecraft carries two magnetometers to investigate the planet's magnetic field in order to understand how the Martian atmosphere and climate has evolved over time.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person holding a screw touching a paper clip. Caption: then this screw should be able to generate a magnetic field.

    What causes a material to be magnetic? Learn the properties of magnets and how magnetic fields are produced.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • SUV stopped in the path of a funnel cloud. Caption: By positioning himself in the path of monster storms,

    A team of storm chasers crisscrosses Tornado Alley in the Midwest in search of the next mega-storm. They have installed new equipment and instruments to study two particular aspects of tornados: hail and lightning. Segment of vide from Wild Chronicles Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Four pictures of beaches, roads and bridges being washed away by stormy water. Caption: It can severely erode beaches and coastal highways.

    Powerful winds aren’t the only deadly force during a hurricane. The greatest threat to life actually comes from the water in the form of storm surge. Storm surge combined with waves can cause extensive damage, erode beaches, and destroy coastal highways. Researchers use computers to predict storm surge and warn individuals. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Edge of a manhole cover with "No Dumping Drains to Bay" printed on the ground. Caption: That goes into storm drains and ends up in the Santa Ana River.

    What happens to storm water once it reaches the ground? It gets deposited in the oceans through storm drains. In this episode, Joel and crew learn how storm drains work and realizes that water is not the only thing that flows through them. Part of the Curiosity Quest Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A large spiral shaped storm on Earth's surface as seen from space. Caption: Tropical cyclones extract heat from the ocean

    For seven days in the Fall of 2012, Hurricane Sandy pounded the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States with punishing rain, wind, and waves. What happened in the atmosphere that caused this monstrous storm to form? Summer and winter weather conditions collided with extreme forces to form a super storm. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Ominous gray clouds in the sky. Caption: This creates moisture in the air.

    Hurricanes are one of the most powerful and destructive forces on Earth. How do they form? The formation of a hurricane is complicated, but basically, it depends on 3 factors: warm water, moist air, and converging winds. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Man releasing water into the air from a pump. Caption: equivalent to a major storm,

    Anyone who has ever driven in freezing rain knows all too well the potential hazards of an ice storm. These powerful winter weather events are also capable of catastrophic impacts on forest ecosystems. Syracuse University bio-geochemist Charley Driscoll and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service ecologist Lindsey Rustad are part of a team to monitor how a forest ecosystem responds to and recovers from ice storms. Part of the “Science Nation” series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Platform with large machinery and people on it floating in the water close to shore. Caption: NOAA's sentinels are water-level observing platforms

    Coastlines face numerous threats. Hurricanes, tsunamis, and sea level rise are a few of the dangers that keep coastal communities on edge. With over half of the U.S. population living near the coast, it’s critical to collect and share accurate information on the environment during extreme weather events, and NOAA is leading these efforts. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Cartoon drawing of a flying superhero with a "W" on his chest. Caption: (Tim) "The adventures of Weatherman."

    The Magic School Bus is an award winning animated children’s television series based on the book series of the same title by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and being both highly entertaining and educational. Ms. Frizzle transforms the bus into a weather mobile, so Ralphie can become the meteorological superhero of his dreams. This leads the class on the field trip to make a thunderstorm.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A water body. Caption: More people and more buildings mean more strain on the system.

    The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan has turned to engineering research to tackle an issue facing many cities: aging stormwater infrastructure during a time of tight budgets, growing populations, and more extreme weather. With support from the National Science Foundation, civil and environmental engineer Branko Kerkez and a team at the University of Michigan are building a new generation of smart and connected stormwater systems. Part of the "Science Nation" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of a measurement device attached to leads which surround a central core that is emitting a moving magnetic field. Caption: As long as the magnetic field moves

    Part of the "A 3-D Demonstration" series. Looks at physics principles behind AC and DC generators. Examines the relationship between a changing magnetic field and the induction of electric current. A hand rule is introduced to predict the generator effect in a linear length of conductor exposed to a changing magnetic field. The behavior of a rotating coil in a magnetic field leads to the practical construction of an AC motor. Introduces split-ring commutator generators, as well as the more common alternator as a means of generating DC electricity. Specific modules include Generating Electricity, Inductors, Generator Left-Hand Rule, Generator Electromotive Rule, AC Generators, and DC Generators. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Image of a thunderstorm hovering over a state. Occluded front. Caption: We could end up with hail again.

    Superhero Autumn Ray must stop a storm before it destroys crops and damages property. As she works to stop the storm, she also explains how storms form. She and Dr. Mother Nature also discuss the different types of clouds. Part of "The Science of Climate" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Satellite looking down the surface of the Earth over a large storm system. Caption: a new storm gathers strength, churning towards land.

    For millennia, hurricanes have threatened the Eastern United States, the Caribbean, and parts of Latin America. But changes to global climate have serious consequences for the future. For example, rising sea-levels mean that storm surge from hurricanes will impact ever further inland. In episode three, specialists discuss why they believe that hurricanes will become less frequent but increasingly powerful. Insight and interviews from leading experts such as Nobel Prize-winning climatologist, Jean-Pascal Van Ypersele, explore the preparations needed to withstand a super storm. Part of the "Hurricane, the Anatomy" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Small cloud representing an average snowstorm compared to a larger angry cloud representing a thundersnow storm. Caption: separating ordinary snowstorms from thunder snowstorms,

    What is a thundersnow storm? Most snow storms form when warm air moves into an area in the winter and rising warm air condenses to form snow. If the warm air rises very quickly, the condensing moisture collides with existing particles in the cloud causing electrically charged areas. When a cloud has charged areas, lightning can result. The accompanying sound is why scientists call these thundersnow storms.

    (Source: DCMP)

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    Satellite flying above the ocean with a spiral shaped storm on the water. NOAA Environmental Satellites Predict & Track Storms. Caption: and predict and track tropical storms and hurricanes.

    NOAA's environmental satellites provide data from space to monitor Earth to analyze coastal waters, relay life-saving emergency beacons, and predict and track tropical storms and hurricanes. NOAA operates three types of satellite systems for the United States: polar-orbiting satellites, geostationary satellites, and deep space satellites. Polar-orbiting satellites circle Earth and provide global information from 540 miles above Earth. Geostationary satellites constantly monitor the Western Hemisphere from around 22,240 miles above Earth. The deep space satellites orbit one million miles from Earth, providing space weather alerts and forecasts while also monitoring the amounts of solar energy absorbed by Earth every day.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Rectangular objects with one end labeled N and the other labeled O emitting half-ovals of wavelengths. Caption: or push each other away.

    Students explore the various properties of magnets and the characteristics of magnetic force. Graphics and real-life footage explain how magnets are used in generating electricity. Electromagnets and their many uses are demonstrated as well. Other terminology includes: magnetic poles, magnetic field, electric motor, generator, solenoid, and electromagnetism.

    (Source: DCMP)

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