Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Tornado Warning

Students learned what temperature and atmospheric conditions were needed to create tornadoes. With the use of convection tubes, ice, hot water and some smoke from a punk we witnessed what happened when two different temperature weather fronts collide. The smoked swirled with the colder air sinking and the warm air rising. Students discussed the current weather conditions and the possibility of tornadic like weather occurring locally. That night Jane was hit with several tornadoes and massive amounts of rain. Our students were able to recognize the current conditions and knew to take precautions. I am happy to see all our students back safely!

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