Clouds

For clouds, don't forget to join the Cloud Appreciation Society..........

This site has information on each of the main types of cloud, and wikipedia as always has lots of detailed info, as does msn encarta. The Geography Site is also good.

The Global Circulation Model and the Coriolis Effect

We have recently studied the Global Circulation model in class. Also, the coriolis effect- try these animations- here and here.

African Floods

Many countries across Africa have become severely flooded after suffering from drought. Countries affected include Ghana, Burkina Faso and Togo. Estimates suggest that over a million people could be affected across the 17 countries, with many people having been displaced from their homes. Aid agencies are now providing help to those affected. This article talks about how the floos could be linked to 'La Nina' weather in the Pacific.

Hurricane Season

It's hurricane season at the moment in Central and North America, and at the moment, Central America is bracing itself for Hurricane Felix, a category 4 storm. It is expected to pass through Nicaragua, Honduras and Belize. This comes just weeks after Hurricane Dean swept through Mexicon, killing 18. For more info on hurricanes, here is an animated guide. There are also guides for other natural hazards.