Weather Forecasting
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Why Does Earth Have Seasons?
The answer may surprise you, since Earth is farthest from the Sun in July.
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Why Do Leaves Change Color?
In the fall, leaves turn bright red, orange, and yellow. But where do these colors come from?
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What Are Those Cloud Images on TV? (Simulation)
Simulate the IR images you see on weather shows.
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Video: Making a Weather Forecast
Learn how GOES-R helps to create a weather forecast.
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Video: How Do Wildfires Spread?
Learn about how conditions in the weather and environment can cause these uncontrolled fires to spread more quickly—and how we use weather satellites to help us stay safe.
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How Reliable Are Weather Forecasts?
It all depends on how far in advance you’re trying to forecast!
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What Are the Different Climate Types?
The world is split up into climate zones. Do you know which zone you live in?
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How to Read a Weather Map
What do those symbols mean for tomorrow’s weather?
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Researching the Weather
Arlene Laing looks for patterns in the weather
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What Is a Solstice?
And what does Stonehenge have to do with it?
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Predicting the Weather
Jose Galvez works for the Weather Prediction Center
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Smooth Flying
Mike Eckert is a National Aviation Meteorologist
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How Do You Become An Air Force Meteorologist?
We ask a soon-to-be recruit!
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What's it Like Being a Broadcast Meteorologist?
Learn all about Carrie Rose's and her job as a broadcast meteorologist.
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What Is a Heat Wave?
And how can I stay safe during one?
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What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Is it news or is it history?
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Can meteorologists help fight wildfires?
Incident meteorologist Lisa Kriederman tells all about her exciting job.
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How Does Cloud Thickness Change the Way It Looks to a Satellite? (Simulation)
Simulate how cloud thickness affects satellite imagery.