In keeping with the theme of Chapter 7, these Web Links are designed to demonstrate just how exciting the discipline of geography is. These sites exemplify the many concepts presented in Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances.
- WWW2010 Severe Storms Tutorial
This tutorial is a combination of two elements. First is the NOAA Severe Storms Spotters guide that provides supplemental instructional resources designed to familiarize meteorologists and advanced severe storm spotters with the basic "building blocks" of convective storm structure. The second section discusses severe storm modeling.
- NOAA El Niño Theme Page
This site contains basic information as well as more advanced material including sea surface temperature data and El Niño and La Niña forecasts. Be sure to visit the frequently asked questions page that answers commonly asked questions about El Niño and provides lots of links for further browsing and research.
- National Hurricane/Tropical Prediction Center
This site contains current tropical cyclone forecasts, advisories, graphics, and satellite imagery. You can also find historical hurricane data, forecast models, and general information about hurricanes and tropical storms.
- National Storm Prediction Center
This site contains severe storms forecasting products such as the national convective outlook; daily and monthly severe weather reports and statistics; scientific publications; and "cool images" with accompanying scientific explanations.
