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How can we create stormy wather using creative means

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How can we create stormy wather using creative means

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Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie - Gewitter und Sturm
Chosen by: Michael Beek, Reviews Editor

Having seen the view of the Bavarian Alps from his very own house; I now have a new take on what this work represents for Strauss. He toiled over this mighty tone poem over a number of years, shelving it for a period and going at it again with renewed vigour until it was finally fit for an audience in 1915. The riveting work takes the listener through a day's walk out on the mountain, a day which comes to end with a mighty storm.

The massive orchestral forces Strauss demands for the work come into their own in this section; the strings swirl and broil, the percussion lashes and the organ booms (not to mention the thunder machine!). Strauss paints a vivid picture of nature at its most tumultuous and I love how he then races us back down the mountain, passing by everything we encountered on the way up.
Debussy: Estampes: III. Jardins sous la pluie
Chosen by: Freya Parr, Editorial Assistant
The third movement of Debussy's Estampes evokes a garden in Normandy during a particularly heavy rainstorm. In the opening, the racing intervals up and down the piano envelop the listener and really do shimmer in a way entirely reminiscent of the sound of rain on a roof.

As the piano theme unravels and ebbs and flows, there are moments of thunder which rise up from the calm. You can almost hear the wind blowing.

Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Chosen by: Oliver Condy, Editor

The overture to Rossini's opera about the legendary apple-shooting Swiss hero contains one of music's most vivid and violent storms. A serene, solo cello-led opening gives way to swirling strings and staccato woodwind depicting the onset of rain in a windy landscape.

And then, within just a few seconds, the storm erupts in full force, trombones, timpani, descending scales of woodwind and more united in chromatic chaos. Suddenly, the storm passes and the sun appears from behind the clouds, courtesy of a beautiful passage for alternating solo oboe and flute. Then the real fun begins with that famous galloping theme as Rossini's masterly overture hurtles towards the raised curtain and the opening scene set on the shore of Lake Lucerne. It's huge fun and must have, ahem, caused a storm at its Paris premiere in 1829.

Tchaikovsky: The Tempest
Chosen by: Jeremy Pound, Deputy Editor

When he first set about working out how to represent Shakespeare's The Tempest as in orchestral form, he wondered whether he could leave out the storm altogether. Yes, insisted Vladimir Stasov who commissioned the piece, an orchestral fantasy called The Tempest really should have a tempest in it. Stasov was right to stick to his guns, as Tchaikovsky went on to produce a stormy sequence as thrilling as any in classical music. Though the work starts placidly, hints are dropped here and there that the clouds are gathering ominously.

When the storm does arrive in force, it is as sudden as it is dramatic. The thunder of timpani and bass drum crashes is accompanied by the swirling winds of the strings as Prospero whips up the sea and drives Ferdinand and his crew towards his island. And then, as quickly as it arrived, it dies down, and calm is restored.

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The best pieces of classical music inspired by storms

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Having seen the view of the Bavarian Alps from his very own house; I now have a new take on what this work represents for Strauss . He toiled over this mighty tone poem over a number of years, shelving it for a period and going at it again with renewed vigour until it was finally fit for an audience in 1915.

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Pompeii - erupted 79AD
Mt. Vesuvius

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A detailed description of the eruption of Vesuvius on 24th and 25th August 79 AD which killed the inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The description is based on recent conclusions from new evidence studied by scientists and historians.

The cause of the eruption is explained (a build-up of pressure) and the massive scale of the resulting cloud of ash and pumice is described. As parts of this cloud collapsed under their own weight, this caused repeated pyroclastic currents of increasing force, which eventually engulfed the two towns, causing instant death.

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BBC Two - Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time - Learning Zone, What happened when Vesuvius erupted in 79AD?

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A detailed description of the eruption of Vesuvius on 24th and 25th August 79 AD which killed the inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The description is based on recent conclusions from new evidence studied by scientists and historians.

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Who experiences extreme weather in our country?

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Who experiences extreme weather in our country?

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpyp7hv/revision/2

https://youtu.be/HadgSAsRWLE

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Why do people pick to live near volcanoes?

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Why do people pick to live near volcanoes?

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Benefits of living by a volcano - Volcanoes - AQA - GCSE Geography Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize

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Discover why people live close to volcanoes.

1 min

Updated: 2nd February 2021

Scientists estimate that 1 in 10 people live near a volcano.

While it is dangerous to live close to a volcano, there are benefits of living close to a volcano. These benefits include:

Soil on the surrounding slopes is rich and fertile which makes the area a good place to farm.

Geothermal energy from volcanoes can be used to heat homes and to create electricity.

Volcanoes provide popular tourist destinations which means there are plenty of jobs in nearby hotels, restaurants and tourist facilities.

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Why do people choose to live near volcanoes? - Twinkl Homework Help

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Discover why people live close to volcanoes. 1 min Updated: 2nd February 2021 Scientists estimate that 1 in 10 people live near a volcano. While it is dangerous to live close to a volcano, there are benefits of living close to a volcano.

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 How can we recreate an errupting volcano?

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 How can we recreate an errupting volcano?

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https://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/how-to-make-a-volcano/

History- Links to Pompeii
Science- Links to chemistry/ Sound
Art- Links to design
PSHE- Links to the concept of anger
Georgraphy- Links to physical landmarks
English- Link to descriptions/ Personification

These are all ways we can recreate an errupting volcano

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Which countries have experienced earthquakes and tsunamis in your life time? 

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Which countries have experienced earthquakes and tsunamis in your life time? 

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Google Earth
Science for Kids: Earthquakes (ducksters.com)
List, maps and statistics of the 20 largest earthquakes in 2020 / VolcanoDiscovery

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What impact does living near a Volcano have on living on people?

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What impact does living near a Volcano have on living on people?

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Kilauea volcano: Kids tell us what it’s like to live near a volcanic eruption - CBBC Newsround

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Volcanic eruptions can have a devastating effect on people and the environment.

However, unlike earthquakes, volcanoes can also have a positive impact on an area. These positive impacts can help to explain why people choose to live near volcanoes.

The dramatic scenery created by volcanic eruptions attracts tourists. This brings income to an area.

Many lives can be lost as a result of a volcanic eruption.

The lava and ash deposited during an eruption breaks down to provide valuable nutrients for the soil. This creates very fertile soil which is good for agriculture

If the ash and mud from a volcanic eruption mix with rain water or melting snow, fast moving mudflows are created. These flows are called lahars.

The high level of heat and activity inside the Earth, close to a volcano, can provide opportunities for generating geothermal energy.

Lava flows and lahars can destroy settlements and clear areas of woodland or agriculture.

Human and natural landscapes can be destroyed and changed forever.

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Effects of volcanic eruptions - Volcanoes and volcanic eruptions - GCSE Geography Revision - BBC Bitesize

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Volcanic eruptions can have a devastating effect on people and the environment. However, unlike earthquakes, volcanoes can also have a positive impact on an area. These positive impacts can help to explain why people choose to live near volcanoes. The dramatic scenery created by volcanic eruptions attracts tourists.

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Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids

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Weather Wiz Kids is a fun and safe website for kids about all the weather info they need to know. It contains tools for weather education, including weather games, activities, experiments, photos, a glossary and educational teaching materials for the classroom.

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What causes an earthquake (and a tsunami) and how are they measured?

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What causes an earthquake (and a tsunami) and how are they measured?

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Earthquake - How Earthquakes Happen || video for kids || earthquake - YouTube

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What is an earthquake?
Earthquakes are the shaking, rolling or sudden shock of the earth's surface. They are the Earth's natural means of releasing stress. More than a million earthquakes rattle the world each year. The West Coast is most at risk of having an earthquake, but earthquakes can happen in the Midwest and along the East Coast. Earthquakes can be felt over large areas although they usually last less than one minute. Earthquakes cannot be predicted - although scientists are working on it!

Click Here to learn more about earthquakes from USGS.

What causes an earthquake?
There are about 20 plates along the surface of the earth that move continuously and slowly past each other. When the plates squeeze or stretch, huge rocks form at their edges and the rocks shift with great force, causing an earthquake. Think of it this way: Imagine holding a pencil horizontally. If you were to apply a force to both ends of the pencil by pushing down on them, you would see the pencil bend. After enough force was applied, the pencil would break in the middle, releasing the stress you have put on it. The Earth's crust acts in the same way. As the plates move they put forces on themselves and each other. When the force is large enough, the crust is forced to break. When the break occurs, the stress is released as energy which moves through the Earth in the form of waves, which we feel and call an earthquake. (Graphic Credit: Wheeling Jesuit University/NASA Classroom of the Future)

Click Here to see an animation of an earthquake. It's great for kids, because they get to see how it actually happens!

What is a fault?
A fault is an area of stress in the earth where broken rocks slide past each other, causing a crack in the Earth's surface. There are the major types of faults: dip-slip normal, dip-slip reverse, strike-slip, and oblique-slip.

What are plate tectonics?
The theory of plate tectonics is a interesting story of continents drifting from place to place breaking apart, colliding, and grinding against each other. The plate tectonic theory is supported by a wide range of evidence that considers the earth's crust and upper mantle to be composed of several large, thin, relatively rigid plates that move relative to one another. (See plate tectonic graphic above.) The plates are all moving in different directions and at different speeds. Sometimes the plates crash together, pull apart or sideswipe each other. When this happens, it commonly results in earthquakes.

Continental Drift: To see this animation again, just refresh this page! This animation shows you what our planet looked like millions of years ago and what it looks like now! (Graphic Credit: Geology Department at University of California, Berkeley)

What is a seismograph?
A seismograph is an instrument used for recording the intensity and duration of an earthquake.

Click Here to calculate the strength of earthquakes!

What is a tsunami? A tsunami is a large ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic explosion. Tsunamis are NOT tidal waves. Tidal waves are caused by the forces of the moon, sun, and planets upon the tides, as well as the wind as it moves over the water. With typical waves, water flows in circles, but with a tsunami, water flows straight. This is why tsunamis cause so much damage!

Know the Lingo

EPICENTER - The point on the earth's surface directly above the source of the earthquake.

SEISMIC WAVES - The energy created by the quake travels in waves from the epicenter, where they are the strongest. The waves shake buildings, structures and the earth vertically, causing them to move horizontally!

RICHTER SCALE - A measurement of an earthquake's intensity. Each one-point increase on the scale indicates ten times the amount of shaking and 33 times the amount of energy. The energy released by a large earthquake may be equal to 10,000 times the energy of the first atomic bomb.

4

Minor Earthquake

5

Moderate Earthquake

6

Strong Earthquake

7

Major Earthquake

8

Great Earthquake

Richter Scale

Earthquake Safety Tips
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE: Have a disaster plan. Emergency preparedness can save lives. Choose a safe place in every room. It's best to get under a sturdy piece of furniture like a table or a desk where nothing can fall on you. Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON! Drop under something sturdy, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing your face against your arm. If you live in an earthquake prone area, bolt tall furniture to the wall and install strong latches to cupboards. Prepare a first aid kit for your home. By taking special precautions and checking for hazards before a disaster strikes, you will be much more likely to stay safe. DURING AN EARTHQUAKE: DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON! Stay indoors until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows. If you're in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If you're outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees and power lines. Then, drop to the ground. If you're in a car, slow down and drive to a safe place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.

AFTER THE SHAKING STOPS: Check for injuries. Inspect your home for damage. Eliminate fire hazards, so turn off the gas if you think its leaking. Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON.
Earthquake Activities
Lesson Plan: Here is a great lesson plan on learning about how thrust faults are responsible for the uplift of many mountain ranges across the world, including the Los Angeles Basin. This is a great lesson plan for middle and high school students.

Lesson Plan: Here is a great lesson plan keeping track of earthquakes around the world. In this activity, kids keep a record of the location of earthquakes for a week and learn about plate tectonics.

Earthquake Experiment: Here is a great experiment that explains how to prepare for an earthquake.Science Fair Ideas: Here is a list of science fair project ideas that deal with earthquakes.

Science Fair Project Ideas: Here is a complete list of science fair project ideas. Discover the science behind the weather that impacts us every day.

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Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids

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Weather Wiz Kids is a fun and safe website for kids about all the weather info they need to know. It contains tools for weather education, including weather games, activities, experiments, photos, a glossary and educational teaching materials for the classroom.