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Graphic
NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Severe Storms

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse pictures of severe storms, such as blizzards, cyclones, ice storms, and typhoons, while exploring the causes and often dangerous effects of these natural weather phenomena.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Complete List of Natural Disasters

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what a natural disaster is and provides a list of every type along with a short description of each.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Different Types of Storms

For Students 4th - 6th
Provides descriptions of a variety of storm types including wintry ones, ones with no precipitation, and very destructive ones. Discusses weather conditions that lead to these storms, precautions one can take, public alerts, etc.
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Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Icy Winter Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
When meteorologists forecast a winter storm one of the important predictions they make is the type, or types, of precipitation that are likely to fall. Will freezing rain cause an ice storm? Will ice pellets called sleet leave the ground...