Tag: Meteorology
Predicting Hurricane Growth: The Key to Accurate Storm Forecasting
Meteorologists are constantly on the lookout for signs that a storm could develop into a dangerous hurricane. By using new techniques and advanced technology, forecasters are now able to detect these early warning signs...
Understanding Squall Line Tornadoes: Forecasting Challenges and Dangers
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael was on a mission to study squall line tornadoes, a type of twister that is less common but still dangerous. Unlike supercell tornadoes, which are more well-known and studied, squall line...
Understanding Squall Line Tornadoes: Forecast Challenges and Dangers
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael was on a mission to track down a specific type of tornado known as a squall line tornado. Unlike the more common supercell tornadoes, squall line tornadoes develop along long rows...
Unlocking the Science Behind the Movie ‘Twister’ and Real-Life Tornadoes
Many people in the meteorological community have mixed feelings about the movie Twister, a 1996 blockbuster about tornado-chasing scientists. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the science of tornadoes, it remains a...