Extreme Weathers
These Powerful storms bring high winds, heavy precipitation, flooding, and surging waves
What is Nor'easters?
Measures rainfall
What is rain gauge?
meteorologist often send this to the atmosphere to take weather measurements
What is weather balloons?
A type of storm also known as a tropical cyclone
What is hurricane?
Measures atmospheric pressure
What is Barometer?
Radio waves sent out by this are reflected by rain, snow, hail stones, or other objects in the air
What is weather radar?
A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds
What is blizzard?
measures wind speed
what is Anemometer?
These contain specialized technology that has been launched into orbit around Canada.
What is weather satellites?
A violent, short lived weather disturbance that is almost always associated with lightning, thunder, dense clouds, heavy rain or hail, and strong gusty winds.
What is thunderstorm?
measure air temperature
what is thermometer?
A violent, funnel-shaped column of rotating air that touches the ground
What is tornado?
measures relative humidity
what is hygrometer?