Grades 3-6 | Mount Washington Observatory presents Thunderstorm: Nature's Powerhouse - May 10, 2024 11:10am Eastern Time

Events > 2024 > May > Grades 3-6 | Mount Washington Observatory presents Thunderstorm: Nature's Powerhouse - May 10, 2024 11:10am Eastern Time

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Thunderstorms have captivated people for thousands of years, but only recently have scientists begun to understand them. In this program we’ll learn all about the life cycle of a thunderstorm and the kinds of weather they can produce including damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes. We’ll see what it’s like to be inside of a thunderstorm on Mt. Washington and how to stay safe when one threatens your neighborhood.

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Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

Earth & Space Science, Weather, Earth’s Systems, Climate, Weather Patterns, Storms, Weather and Climate