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Hurricanes and Tornadoes: Hurricanes

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Hurricanes are formed from tropical storms and are extremely destructive. In some parts of the world, hurricanes are called typhoons.

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Discovery Wonders of Weather: Lightning Phenomena (5:05)

Lightning will strike anything that stands high above the ground. Trees are a favorite target. Watch a lightening video at HowStuffWorks.

Energy: Smog (0:45)

Smog can cause serious lung and breathing disorders. In certain atmospheric conditions, emissions from smokestacks and automobiles create smog.

Ozone Engineering (4:14)

Watch this video about ozone engineering on HowStuffWorks. Ozone is a natural blue gas, and as the second most powerful oxidant on Earth, it can help destroy harmful microorganisms. See how Pacific Ozone works in this video from World Business... More »

Freak Weather Causes Tragedies (1:06)

Watch this video about weird weather on HowStuffWorks. Extreme weather has been causing death and destruction around the world. Near the Xinjiang province of China, high winds brought disaster, blowing 10 carriages off the tracks, leaving three... More »

Weather Satellites Predict Famine (2:20)

Researchers at NASA will soon use weather satellites to predict famine.

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Science of Storm Chasing: Tornado Probes (1:39)

In this clip from "Science of Storm Chasing" on The Science Channel, learn about the probes used to collect data from tornadoes.

Science of Storm Chasing: Building the TIV (2:28)

On The Science Channel's "Science of Storm Chasing," we follow the making of a Tornado Investigation Vehicle (TIV).

Science of Storm Chasing: Catch a Tornado Using Radar (2:55)

On The Science Channel's "Science of Storm Chasing," follow a team of storm chasers as they try to catch the last storm of the night using radar on the doppler on wheels (DOW).

Science of Storm Chasing: Tornado Alley Trip (2:30)

On The Science Channel's "Science of Storm Chasing," we follow a team of storm chasers traveling through Tornado Alley. Catching a tornado will provide valuable data to understand these storms better.

Science of Storm Chasing: Tornado Investigation Vehicle (3:00)

On The Science Channel's "Science of Storm Chasing," storm chasers are testing the durability of the Tornado Investigation Vehicle's windows, to see if they can withstand the forces of the debris from a tornado.

Science of Storm Chasing: Specs on Doppler on Wheels (1:21)

On The Science Channel's "Science of Storm Chasing," we learn about the "DOW" or Doppler on wheels. This is a vehicle with a radar used by storm chasers to locate storms and tornadoes.

Science of Storm Chasing: Punching the Core (2:13)

On The Science Channel's "Science of Storm Chasing," we follow a crew of storm chasers as they follow a tornado to punch through its core, while trying to dodge large bullets of hail.

Exploring Time: Long Term Effects of Weather (1:18)

On the Science Channel's "Exploring Time," discover how weather effects the planet Earth on a long term scale.

100 Greatest Discoveries: Earth's Atmospheric Layers (1:19)

Weather and climate studies got their start with meteorologist Leon Teisserenc de Bort's discovery of the Earth's layers. Learn more about the Earth's layers on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

Kapow Superhero Science: Controlled Lightning (2:18)

What if we could control lightning and use the electrical powers? Learn more on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."