Basic meteorological concepts and phenomena Essays

  • Essay On Ocean Currents

    1935 Words  | 8 Pages

    Ocean currents and wind currents are a huge part of the systems on earth. They have global impact on our environment and on mankind. There are many currents which all have their own characteristics and effects on different parts of the world. One of the world’s major ocean currents is the Kuroshio Current, a north-eastward flowing current, which flows along Japan and eventually merges with the easterly drift of the north pacific. The current transports warm, tropical water towards the polar region

  • Hurricane Juan Research Paper

    933 Words  | 4 Pages

    Hurricane Juan struck Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2003 creating the most damage in the history of Nova Scotia and killing 8 people and costing about $30 900 000 in damage. In order to prevent as much damage you first need to have a brief understanding of what causes hurricanes and how they work. After you know that you 're able to think of ways to be able to prevent damage and the lose of life. Even thought you can be the most prepared person ever and just waiting for a hurricane to come because you

  • What Was The Galveston Hurricane Of 1900

    883 Words  | 4 Pages

    Well in this book you will learn what a hurricane is, how they form, and so many other things about a hurricane. What is a Hurricane? A hurricane is a whirling mass of wind,lightning, and clouds. Hurricanes are a natural disaster, a piece of meteorological art. They are like a puzzle, requiring precise conditions to be complete. These natural forces are a force not to messed with, for they are some of the most dangerous, costly forces on the face of the Earth. How do They Form? Now depending on