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As if tornado chasing wasn't dangerous enough, there's bolts of lightning to worry about. Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks about everything you're not supposed to do in an electrical storm.
Tornado Chaser Talks Lightning As if tornado chasing wasn't dangerous enough, there's bolts of lightning to worry about. Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks about everything you're not supposed to do in an electrical storm. Earth 02:40 November 23, 2009 45916 -
The number of tornados are at an all-time high in 2008. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out what's causing the increase in twisters.
Tornado Season The number of tornados are at an all-time high in 2008. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out what's causing the increase in twisters. Why? Tell Me Why! 01:51 June 04, 2008 9274 -
If you'd rather drive towards a hurricane-ravaged coastline - instead of away from one - then you, too, might have a calling as an Extreme Storm Surveyor. James Williams takes a peek.
Extreme Storm Surveyor If you'd rather drive towards a hurricane-ravaged coastline - instead of away from one - then you, too, might have a calling as an Extreme Storm Surveyor. James Williams takes a peek. Human 01:36 March 25, 2008 27185 -
Predicting the height of a flood is important when lives are at stake. A USGS expert talks about the process. James Williams reports.
The Challenge Of Flood Prediction Predicting the height of a flood is important when lives are at stake. A USGS expert talks about the process. James Williams reports. News 01:20 March 27, 2009 13456 -
Fire tornadoes are rare in nature, but when they do start spinning they're even hotter than a regular fire. James Williams gets an explanation on how and why they occur from a fire protection expert.
Fire Tornado Explained Fire tornadoes are rare in nature, but when they do start spinning they're even hotter than a regular fire. James Williams gets an explanation on how and why they occur from a fire protection expert. Earth 01:29 September 07, 2010 10871 -
Is a car really the safest place to be in a lightning storm? Kasey-Dee gets the answer this week on Why? Tell Me Why!
Lightning Is a car really the safest place to be in a lightning storm? Kasey-Dee gets the answer this week on Why? Tell Me Why! Why? Tell Me Why! 02:36 May 14, 2008 21555 -
Hurricanes can do a LOT of damage - but can they do any good? James Williams gets the answer to this question and more.
3 Questions: Hurricane-Prone Coastlines Hurricanes can do a LOT of damage - but can they do any good? James Williams gets the answer to this question and more. Earth 02:33 March 06, 2008 21967 -
A one-of-a-kind wind and rain machine is giving scientists a better idea of how to help homes in hurricane prone areas. Kasey-Dee Gardner reports.
Hurricane Simulator Slams Houses A one-of-a-kind wind and rain machine is giving scientists a better idea of how to help homes in hurricane prone areas. Kasey-Dee Gardner reports. Earth 02:26 September 20, 2010 2340 -
Hurricanes played a big part in Robert Simpson's life, which is why his name is on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. James Williams gets the details.
Behind The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Hurricanes played a big part in Robert Simpson's life, which is why his name is on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. James Williams gets the details. Earth 02:31 October 14, 2008 17332 -
Hurricane destruction can shed light on what made an area so vulnerable in the first place. James Williams visits Holly Beach, LA to learn what Hurricane Rita uncovered.
Hurricane Damage Detailed By Light Hurricane destruction can shed light on what made an area so vulnerable in the first place. James Williams visits Holly Beach, LA to learn what Hurricane Rita uncovered. Tech 03:09 May 30, 2008 14845 -
The rising floods in Iowa raises questions about floods in general. James Williams gets some answers.
3 Questions: Floods The rising floods in Iowa raises questions about floods in general. James Williams gets some answers. Earth 02:03 June 26, 2008 18160 -
Got a minute? Then watch the entire 2010 Atlantic hurricane season blow by at lightning speed! Earl! Danielle! Igor! Otto! They're all in there!
2010 Hurricane Season in 1 Minute Got a minute? Then watch the entire 2010 Atlantic hurricane season blow by at lightning speed! Earl! Danielle! Igor! Otto! They're all in there! Earth 01:04 February 09, 2011 8224 -
How do we know for sure that our climate is changing? James Williams takes a look at some of the instruments used to monitor the atmosphere.
Monitoring Climate Change How do we know for sure that our climate is changing? James Williams takes a look at some of the instruments used to monitor the atmosphere. News 02:32 February 25, 2009 21043 -
Nine named storms in 3.5 months. All in one minute. A new time-lapse released from NASA and NOAA shows the 2009 hurricane season in a flash.
Hurricane Season 2009 In 1 Minute Nine named storms in 3.5 months. All in one minute. A new time-lapse released from NASA and NOAA shows the 2009 hurricane season in a flash. Earth 01:00 July 19, 2010 6877 -
Acid rain damage can be seen on many of the monuments in our nation's capital. Discovery News' James Williams takes a tour.
Acid Rain Eating Washington, D.C. Acid rain damage can be seen on many of the monuments in our nation's capital. Discovery News' James Williams takes a tour. Earth 02:29 May 26, 2009 27119 -
Why do freezing temperatures destroy oranges? James Williams unpeels the answer.
The Skinny On Frozen Fruit Death Why do freezing temperatures destroy oranges? James Williams unpeels the answer. Earth 02:19 March 25, 2009 27193 -
When hurricanes churn across the Atlantic Ocean, much of what we know about them comes from the work of Joanne Simpson. James Williams sat down with her to learn more about her career.
The First Lady Of Tropical Meteorology When hurricanes churn across the Atlantic Ocean, much of what we know about them comes from the work of Joanne Simpson. James Williams sat down with her to learn more about her career. Earth 02:34 October 17, 2008 13503 -
Massive hurricanes! Poisonious Clouds! Extreme Temperatures! Just a routine day for a Planetary Meteorologist.
Planetary Meteorologist Massive hurricanes! Poisonious Clouds! Extreme Temperatures! Just a routine day for a Planetary Meteorologist. Cool Jobs 02:46 May 15, 2009 13560 -
Floods can cause serious damage, but they can also create some seriously awesome kayak conditions. Discovery News' James Williams takes a ride down the Potomac to learn more.
Extreme Kayakers Dig Floods Floods can cause serious damage, but they can also create some seriously awesome kayak conditions. Discovery News' James Williams takes a ride down the Potomac to learn more. Earth 03:16 November 11, 2009 6244 -
When natural disasters strike - be it tsunamis, earthquakes or floods - they often lead to high death tolls. James Williams discovers how the grisly estimates are attained.
Death Toll Combines Local Counts When natural disasters strike - be it tsunamis, earthquakes or floods - they often lead to high death tolls. James Williams discovers how the grisly estimates are attained. Human 02:10 September 28, 2009 19988
- About This Playlist
- Discovery News - Weather and Climate
- The latest news and science behind hurricanes, floods, lightning and other forms of weather affecting the world.
- List Added: July 02, 2009
- http://news.discovery.com/videos/discovery-news-weather/
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- Earth: Tornado Chaser Talks Lightning
- As if tornado chasing wasn't dangerous enough, there's bolts of lightning to worry about. Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks about everything you're not supposed to do in an electrical storm.
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Video Added: November 23, 2009
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