This course covers weather patterns and severe storms, focusing on topics such as air masses, different types of fronts, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and storm surges. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify and understand the characteristics, causes, and progression of various severe weather phenomena. The course teaches skills such as interpreting Doppler radar images, analyzing midlatitude cyclones, and recognizing the components of hurricanes. The teaching method includes lectures and visual aids to explain complex weather systems effectively. This course is intended for individuals interested in meteorology, environmental science, geography, or anyone curious about severe weather events.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Air masses
Polar air masses
Continental air masses
Types of air masses
North America
Continental Polar
Lake Effect Snow
Maritime Tropical Airmass
Continental Tropical Airmass
Maritime Polar Airmass
Approaching Front
Warm Front
Cold Front
Thunderstorms
Stationary Front
Occluded Fronts
Pattern Progression
Midlatitude Cyclone
Life Cycle
Anticyclones
Hail
Thunderstorms in Florida
Tornadoes
Tornado Causes
Tornado Characteristics
Tornado Scale
Tornado Watches
Doppler Radar
Hurricanes
Typhoons
Parts of a Hurricane
Eye of a Hurricane
Crosssection of Hurricane
Hurricane Harvey
Storm Surge
Hurricane Formation
Hurricane Destruction
Hurricane Surge
Taught by
Sven Holbik
