Research Wall - Period 8 by Marianne Asaro https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb Research two questions. Post answer with link to source. en-us 2018-02-03 17:29:47 UTC 2026-02-25 00:36:41 UTC hello@padlet.com James Salzano https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228282720 Hurricanes are named after people because ]]> 2018-02-05 18:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228282720 Sarah Merkel https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228773083 Even though it is rare, tornadoes can still occur in the winter. Tornadoes can also occur in cold areas like Alaska. Even though the state of Alaska has a yearly average of 0 tornadoes they can still occur occasionally. Tornadoes normally require warm humid air however their are tornado risks all year long. In winter tornadoes are usually associated with strong frontal systems. In fact scientists say that tornadoes in winter tornadoes can be deadlier because they tend to move faster. Therefore the United States is at risk for tornadoes all year long.
https://www.livescience.com/3309-tornadoes-winter.html
http://www.ustornadoes.com/2013/06/26/u-s-tornadoes-that-occur-outside-the-u-s-the-continental-u-s-that-is/]]> 2018-02-06 18:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228773083 https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228789575 The time when people normally think tornadoes can occur is in spring and fall. What people don't know is that tornadoes can be much more deadly in the winter.]]> 2018-02-06 18:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228789575 Abbey Ferguso https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228790536 Hurricanes are named after people for many reasons. For instance, when a hurricane has a name it is easier to communicate about it. If you can communicate about the hurricane then you have a better chance of staying safe. http://earthsky.org/earth/how-do-hurricanes-get-their-names Tornadoes do not have names. This is because ]]> 2018-02-06 18:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228790536 Sarah Merkel https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228790713 2018-02-06 18:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228790713 Mia Giamanco https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228790872 Hurricanes are known around the world by the names that Meteorologists give them. ]]> 2018-02-06 18:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/228790872 Katrina Walier https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229086956 Scientists predict hurricanes by analyzing "seasonal probabilities and the track of a current hurricane." What this actually means is that scientists look at hurricanes that seam to occur annually every year. They can even dig further into to the data and see hurricane patterns in a certain period of time (week, month, season, etc.) As well as, they can track current radar hints that suggest a hurricanes coming. Scientists can take the "shaky" weather as a hurricane warning.

These predictions can be made years in advance because of the often reoccurrences of seasonal hurricanes. As well as, many scientists state that having these predictions being made in advance allows for the more preparation. Which then would allow for overall better safety of those in hurricane prone areas. While making these predictions, scientist analyze sea levels and how that can also effects a hurricanes great impact. These predictions can ensure more safety making them fatal to have.

http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2010/teams/neworleans1/predicting%20hurricanes.htm

https://www.wired.com/2010/11/hurricane-forecasts/ 

]]> 2018-02-07 13:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229086956 Sarah Merkel https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229256712 Hurricanes are named after people to reduce confusion and complications. People did not start naming hurricanes to the 1950's and everyone found this description of the hurricanes easier then just some numbers and letters. People also found it easier to spread the news of a hurricane if it was named after a person. Finally it makes it easier for people to not get confused by the different storms hitting the U.S or other nearby countries. Tornadoes and thunderstorms are not as special however. Tornadoes do not receive a name but that does not mean they are not dangerous because other huge systems do not get names. In the end scientists named hurricanes not because they all believe tornadoes are more dangerous, but because they want it easier for people to communicate about hurricanes.
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/storm-names.html
https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/22/weather/weather-naming-storms/index.html

]]> 2018-02-07 18:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229256712 Shane Hilliard https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229261616 Hurricanes are named after people so they are easily recognized as hurricanes. “ If the storm reaches a sustained wind speed of 74 miles per hour it is called a hurricane - such as "Hurricane Fran"

]]> 2018-02-07 18:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229261616 Josh Mejorada https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229306195 Because they use innocent names. And because they are using innocent names. ]]> 2018-02-07 20:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229306195 Josh Mejorada https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229309726 No because there needs to be warm air. And no Because it still needs to still have warm air.]]> 2018-02-07 20:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229309726 Anthony DiMaio https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229391453 Scientist can predict a hurricane in many different ways. One way is that scientist can tell of the speed of the wind the storm has and they will compare it to the hurricane categories. Another way of predicting a hurricane is scientist can tell when a smaller storm like a tropical storm gets bigger and will eventually evolve to a hurricane. The length and amount of time the scientist can have to make the predictions is after a tropical storm is formed and scientist will watch what it does and how it moves.
http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2010/teams/neworleans1/predicting%20hurricanes.htm
https://www.seeker.com/how-far-ahead-can-we-predict-the-weather-1771226392.html]]> 2018-02-08 01:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229391453 Anthony DiMaio https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229395100 Scientist can predict tornadoes only if there are many thunderstorms that are starting to rotate and collide. Once these thunderstorms collide they make a bigger storm and the clouds start rotating around and around till it reaches the ground. Once tornadoes reach the ground it can be very dangerous. In some places scientist have technology that helps see the amount of time a tornado has to form, but other places some people might just look out and watch the tornado form and then go seek shelter.
https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/forecasting/
https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/23/4358728/the-science-of-tornado-prediction-moore-oklahoma]]> 2018-02-08 01:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229395100 Aidan Lorenzo https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229611436 https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/22/weather/weather-naming-storms/index.html
The Longitude and altitude are used to get the names and the only storms that are named are tropical storms and hurricanes
hurricanes are named after people so that they could record what happens and keep the data and find it faster because there are so many storms that it would take forever to find that certain one]]> 2018-02-08 15:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229611436 Aidan Lorenzo https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229614828 https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130523-tornado-safety-basement-protection-help-engineering/

the room should be 8 by 8 metal reinforced walls. yes you can tornado proof a average house basement. small enclosed area with metal walls some shelves to hold food little beds to sleep on and some lanterns in the basement.]]> 2018-02-08 15:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229614828 Abbey Ferguson https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229738079 Hurricanes are named after people for many reasons. For instance, when a hurricane has a name it is easier to communicate about it. If you can communicate about the hurricane then you have a better chance of staying safe. http://earthsky.org/earth/how-do-hurricanes-get-their-names Tornadoes do not have names. This isn’t because they aren’t important, because it is really important to protect yourself from them. Its because once the tornado hits, it is not coming back. So when you are communicating about the tornado, it won’t be confusing because there is only one. Also, it may be because there may not be a national tornado center.https://www.themarysue.com/why-we-name-storms-other-facts/ 



]]> 2018-02-08 18:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229738079 Shane Hilliard https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229745631 Tornadoes can happen during any time of the year even winter, winter tornadoes are stronger and faster than all other tornadoes during the year. Since 1950 only 4 tornadoes have occurred in Alaska, Alaska is the only state in the United States that has had the least amount of tornadoes. ]]> 2018-02-08 18:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229745631 Michael Conti https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229751364 I think that there are not many hurricanes in New Jersey because the routes for tornado in the Atlantic are usually going right rather than left because of a jet stream up north that pushes it right going into the ocean. Sandy was a rare occurrence because a phenomenon pushed it inland directly into New Jersey. 




  ]]> 2018-02-08 18:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229751364 James Salzano https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229752536 Scientist predict hurricanes in 2 different ways, seasonal probability and the track of current hurricanes. These are 2 very different ways of predicting the hurricanes. The seasonal probability method use past seasonal records to determine the number of named hurricanes in that season. These predictions cannot tell how long in advance the hurricanes will be. The track of current hurricanes]]> 2018-02-08 18:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229752536 Abbey Ferguson https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229753259 Tornadoes can happen in the winter. When they happen they are more dangerous than a normal tornado in Spring or Summer. This is because they have a great chance of happening in the dark. Since during the winter the sun rises at six thirty A.M. and sets at five thirty P.M. there is less day time with light. On Top of them happening in the dark they also move a lot quicker in the winter. Alaska has the lowest amount of tornadoes recorded since 1950. They have four recorded since 1950. 
http://www.ustornadoes.com/2013/06/26/u-s-tornadoes-that-occur-outside-the-u-s-the-continental-u-s-that-is/ 
https://weather.com/storms/severe/news/why-winter-tornadoes-are-dangerous 


]]> 2018-02-08 18:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229753259 Heidi Kiss https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229753747 2018-02-08 18:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229753747 Mia Giamanco https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229753809 Hurricanes have specific human names so that humans always remember. If there were no names for any of the hurricanes, then it would be very difficult for humans or even Meteorologist to reference a specific storm. During a major storm it is a lot safer for people to communicate using the name of the storms. This helps people stay safe and protected from the harsh weather conditions nearby. Therefore, Hurricanes having names is very helpful to a lot of people. However,  tornadoes do not have any names because we don't have to worry about the same tornado happening over and over again. People don't have to mention tornadoes as much as they do Hurricanes. If someone were to reference a tornado they wouldn't need a specific name for a person to recall. https://www.themarysue.com/why-we-name-storms-other-facts/ 

]]> 2018-02-08 18:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229753809 Henry https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229758391 Scientists predict a hurricane by its intensity. They do this by checking the wind speeds and the intensity.  They know this type of information about 3-5 days in advance for where the hurricanes will go. When it comes to being completely accurate to when and where the hurricane will hit, it is never on point with the information. 
http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2010/teams/neworleans1/predicting%20hurricanes.htm ]]> 2018-02-08 18:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229758391 Madison Yan https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229759725 In the Atlantic Basin there were 12 hurricanes in one year. In the Eastern Pacific Ocean there were 14 hurricanes in one year. Depending on the year, either many or no hurricanes can happen. It is too difficult to tell how many hurricanes occur around the world, but usually the most hurricanes happen in the same area all the time. Hurricanes carry individual supercells, which are rotating thunderstorms. All tornados need thunderstorms to form. Also, hurricanes create wind shear, which is an abrupt change in wind speeds. These winds can create swirling air, which then create a tornado. Hurricanes can form tornados in specific ways.  

http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=1086 

https://www.livescience.com/37235-how-hurricanes-spawn-tornadoes.html 

]]> 2018-02-08 18:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229759725 Madison Yan https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229760556 Hurricanes are named after people because meteorologist thought that if hurricanes had names, it would help people remember the hurricane and stay safer. The names are chosen off of a formal list of names that was approved. There are six different lists for hurricanes that form from the Atlantic Ocean. Tornados don’t receive names because they aren’t as special. For a while, hurricanes didn’t have names, but then meteorologist thought it would be easier to remember the hurricane if it was named. Tornados have not yet received names because they don’t need to be remembered like hurricanes.  

http://earthsky.org/earth/how-do-hurricanes-get-their-names 

https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/22/weather/weather-naming-storms/index.html 


]]> 2018-02-08 18:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229760556 Every year, tornadoes tear through the center of the United States, often ripping towns up with them. Some years the destruction is incredible. The Joplin Tornado of 2011 destroyed $2.8 billion worth of property. That same year, there were 358 tornadoes between the days of April 25th and April 28th, killing 325 people. So why do people live in tornado alley when it can be this dangerous and leave so much damage? One recent study shows that living through a tornado doesn’t change their thoughts of any chances of injury compared to other peoples. They don’t learn from their mistakes. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-might-be-why-people-dont-move-away-from-tornado-zones-343488/ https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229819343 Bella Cabrera]]> 2018-02-08 20:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229819343 Alec Mihalenko https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229852161 If there is a 10 foot long hurricane you should have a shelter that has 6 square feet for every person. You can tornado proof a basement, but you should get a shelter if you live in a place that usually gets tornadoes. A tornado shelter looks like a tiny room underground. https://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/can-you-tornado-proof-home

]]> 2018-02-08 22:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229852161 Alec Mihalenko https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229855458 The reason that tornadoes are uncommon ]]> 2018-02-08 23:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229855458 Avery Peters petersa6 https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229862646 There are typically around fourteen hurricanes in a year. A hurricane  first forms when as a tropical storm. Then moisture is evaporated into the air and gets it from the surface of the water. This will cause the hurricane to get bigger and powerful. In order for a tornado to form, there has to be warm and moist air as well as cool and dry air. When those both collide, it  gets very powerful and windy and will form into a tornado.

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/sevweath/swhoware.htmlwww.weatherwizkids.com/weather-tornado.htm

//scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=1086

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/sevweath/swhoware.html

]]> 2018-02-09 00:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229862646 Avery Peters petersa6 https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229865550 Tornadoes can happen in winter but they are even more dangerous. Some reasons why they are more dangerous is because they are not in the tornado season and, most snow tornadoes occur at night so it would be very difficult to see. These winter tornadoes can also be very dangerous because the tornado moves a lot faster. Alaska is actually the state that has had the lowest amount of tornadoes ever. There has only been four tornadoes since 1950. Winter tornadoes are rare, and are most likely to be formed in the south.
http://www.isciencetimes.com/articles/6864/20140221/winter-tornadoes-how-common-deadlier-storms.htm

https://weather.com/storms/severe/news/why-winter-tornadoes-are-dangerous

http://www.ustornadoes.com/2013/06/26/u-s-tornadoes-that-occur-outside-the-u-s-the-continental-u-s-that-is/]]> 2018-02-09 00:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229865550 Jamie Cheng https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229865717  
Hurricanes are named after people, and are not repeated. Since meteorologists think that hurricane names make people talk more about it, it will help them remember the danger of it. If a hurricane come, they will be prepared and be safe. However, tornadoes don’t have names. It is because they are not as special as hurricanes and don't often happen.
https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/22/weather/weather-naming-storms/index.html
http://earthsky.org/earth/how-do-hurricanes-get-their-names

 
]]> 2018-02-09 00:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229865717 Tornadoes can not form in winter time. Since they usually form from warm air and humid air it wouldn’t be likely for them to form in weather like this. Out of all 50 states, Alaska is the state that has the lowest number record of tornadoes. There have only been four recorded tornado events since 1950, the last was on August 25, 2005. So Alaska is not a tornado state, and experiences a tornado every 15 years. https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229869048 http://www.isciencetimes.com/articles/6864/20140221/winter-tornadoes-how-common-deadlier-storms.htm
Bella Cabrera]]> 2018-02-09 00:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229869048 Henry boodyh https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229877860 Tornadoes are uncommon but still can happen. Many tornadoes have touched and killed people in the state of New Jersey. The most lethal tornado hit New Jersey in 1835 killing five people. There is nothing saying that a tornado hasn’t occurred in the state before. Besides, you can never exactly tell what weather has up its sleeve.

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/05/nj_twist_tornadoes_not_uncommo_1.html  

]]> 2018-02-09 01:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229877860 Mia Giamanco https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229884474 Witnessing a tornado is not fun. Tornadoes bring strong winds and powerful destruction to an area, destroying houses, trees and even buildings. There is no specific temperature at which tornadoes form, even if its cold by the surface, as long as its colder higher up, than a tornado is set to form. Tornadoes are very unlikely to form in Alaska, therefore that doesn't mean they cant! There has been a time where a tornado has hit Alaska, even with its very cold weather. There has only been four recorded tornadoes in Alaska since 1950. As you can see Alaska is not a tornado state but it definitely has experienced one and  might have to experience another.  http://www.ustornadoes.com/2013/06/26/u-s-tornadoes-that-occur-outside-the-u-s-the-continental-u-s-that-is/ 

]]> 2018-02-09 02:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229884474 https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229887533 A tornado shelter is extremely small and goes into the ground, protecting anyone inside it from a dangerous tornado. Surprisingly, a tornado shelter is not very big. It is the size of a small room. It would be possible to tornado proof a house. Although, it would be very expensive. It would have to be made out of solid concrete, with no windows and a steel door. 
https://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/can-you-tornado-proof-home

]]> 2018-02-09 03:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229887533 https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229887579 On average, each year, there are ten storms. 6 of those ten become hurricanes. About five hurricanes strike the U.S. coastline every 3 years. Three major hurricanes cross the coastline every five years. 
http://www.ussartf.org/hurricanes.htm

]]> 2018-02-09 03:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229887579 Heidi Kiss https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229887608 Tornadoes require warm, humid air to form so it's not surprising that winter tornadoes are pretty rare. Although Alaska is the least tornado-prone state in the United States, tornadoes have been known to appear on occasion. In 2005 one touched down in the mountainous area around Unga Island, near the southwestern community of Sand Point, at the tip of the Alaska Peninsula.
https://www.adn.com/alaska-beat/article/tornado-alaska/2012/07/12/

]]> 2018-02-09 03:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229887608 Jamie Cheng https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229897253 Tornadoes usually happen on hot and humid days in spring or summer. Although tornadoes require warm air to form, they do occur in winter rarely. They could also happen in cold areas like in Illinois during February. Winter tornadoes are deadlier. They are faster, have more rain and thunderstorms, and they might happen in the morning and at night. People might not be prepared.
http://www.isciencetimes.com/articles/6864/20140221/winter-tornadoes-how-common-deadlier-storms.htm]]> 2018-02-09 04:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229897253 Peter haney https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229980810 Scientists predict tornadoes monitoring weather conditions and looking for the right conditions.
In order to predict storms meteorologists rely on computer programs called numerical weather prediction models that use current observation and physics to predict storms. A method for prediction is ensemble forecasting in which they run many simulations at once in order to predict all possible paths a tornado may fallow. This technology can predict tornadoes before they can happen.In conclusion this technology can save lives and has helped thousands.   









]]> 2018-02-09 12:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/229980810 James Salzano https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230144223 Scientist predict hurricanes in 2 different ways, seasonal probability and the track of current hurricanes. These are 2 very different ways of predicting the hurricanes. The seasonal probability method use past seasonal records to determine the number of named hurricanes in that season. These predictions cannot tell how long in advance the hurricanes will be. The track of current hurricanes is more accurate  than the other method.

]]> 2018-02-09 18:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230144223 Kevin Song https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230144601 A tornado shelter will be best the size of a room or a closet in a home on the first floor or underground. It is a bad idea to tornado-proof a whole house because the garage, doors, and windows will be extremely vulnerable. It is possible to tornado-proof a basement. The walls and ceiling of the basement should be made of reinforced wood, concrete, steel to resist the strong winds of a tornado. A tornado shelter looks almost like an ordinary room, but with walls and a ceiling that is not vulnerable to high wind speeds. A tornado shelter should contain supplies like water, food, a flashlight, a radio, batteries, a first aid kit, etc. 
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130523-tornado-safety-basement-protection-help-engineering/

]]> 2018-02-09 18:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230144601 Mia Giamanco https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230145096 Hurricanes have specific human names so that humans always remember. If there were no names for any of the hurricanes, then it would be very difficult for humans or even Meteorologist to reference a specific storm. During a major storm it is a lot safer for people to communicate using the name of the storms. This helps people stay safe and protected from the harsh weather conditions nearby. Therefore, Hurricanes having names is very helpful to a lot of people. However,  tornadoes do not have any names because we don't have to worry about the same tornado happening over and over again. People don't have to mention tornadoes as much as they do Hurricanes. If someone were to reference a tornado they wouldn't need a specific name for a person to recall. https://www.themarysue.com/why-we-name-storms-other-facts]]> 2018-02-09 18:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230145096 Kaycie McGrath https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230145815 A tornado shelter is extremely small and goes into the ground, protecting anyone inside it from a dangerous tornado. Surprisingly, a tornado shelter is not very big. It is the size of a small room. It would be possible to tornado proof a house. Although, it would be very expensive. It would have to be made out of solid concrete, with no windows and a steel door.
https://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/can-you-tornado-proof-home


]]> 2018-02-09 18:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230145815 Kaycie McGrath https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230146081 On average, each year, there are ten storms. 6 of those ten become hurricanes. About five hurricanes strike the U.S. coastline every 3 years. Three major hurricanes cross the coastline every five years. Intense hurricane-strength cyclones can cause tornadoes.
http://www.ussartf.org/hurricanes.htm

]]> 2018-02-09 18:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230146081 Derrick Chan https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230146126       The reason why people live in Tornado Alley when they know it is dangerous is because the property in Tornado Alley is much less expensive and it's more affordable than most other areas. Along with affordability issues, the land in Tornado Alley can sustain farms a lot better with how fertile it is. With these facts, most storm shelters are the basements of people's homes with some modifications. In the end, people choose to live in tornado alley because of their background and their financial state.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/us/shelter-requirements-resisted-in-tornado-alley.html
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climate-information/extreme-events/us-tornado-climatology/tornado-alley]]> 2018-02-09 18:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230146126 Zoe Lakritz https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147390 Why are Hurricanes named after people? Why don't scientists name tornadoes?

Names make it easier to tell Hurricanes apart. There are meetings with weather scientists. First hurricane of the year has a name that starts with an A the second B and etc. The letters that are not used are Q, U, X, Y, Z. Tornadoes don’t have their own name because they are not has special has hurricanes this also goes for all storms except for hurricanes and tropical storms.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/41185315 
https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/22/weather/weather-naming-storms/index.html 
]]> 2018-02-09 18:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147390 Alec Mihalenko https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147492 Tornadoes are uncommon in New Jersey because tornadoes tend to form in places that are hotter all year round like Texas. People in New Jersey are most likely to get hurricanes in June and July because it is hotter than. http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/05/nj_twist_tornadoes_not_uncommo_1.html ]]> 2018-02-09 18:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147492 Peter Haney https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147567 Scientists predict tornadoes monitoring weather conditions and looking for the right conditions.
In order to predict storms meteorologists rely on computer programs called numerical weather prediction models that use current observation and physics to predict storms. A method for prediction is ensemble forecasting in which they run many simulations at once in order to predict all possible paths a tornado may fallow. This technology can predict tornadoes before they can happen.In conclusion this technology can save lives and has helped thousands.   


https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/forecasting/


]]> 2018-02-09 18:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147567 Michael Conti https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147761 Tornados do happen in Alaska but it is very rare there is not much warm air up in Alaska. Also there is little to no flat land. Tornados need a mix of dry cold air and moist warm air. In Alaska it is all cold air so no Tornados can be made.]]> 2018-02-09 18:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230147761 Derrick Chan https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230149553 Most tornado shelters are about the size of an average house and it is made of reinforced materials i.e. thick concrete, steel beams, etc. They need to be inspected and approved by the town. To tornado proof a house, you have to pay contractor and inspector to create your storm shelter. The standards have increased after a deadly tornado hit Oklahoma and some surrounding states.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/us/shelter-requirements-resisted-in-tornado-alley.html
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130523-tornado-safety-basement-protection-help-engineering/]]> 2018-02-09 18:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230149553 Kimberly Ciuffreda https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230150773 Hurricanes are named after people because by naming storms it makes it easier for the media report. By naming hurricanes has heightened interest in weather warnings and raised everyone's preparation ahead of storms. Tropical storms and hurricanes are the only ones that gets names. Tornadoes and severe and thunderstorms are important as much, that's why they don’t get names. 
https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/22/weather/weather-naming-storms/index.html 

]]> 2018-02-09 18:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230150773 Heidi Kiss https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230151169 Hurricane predictions fall into two categories: seasonal possibilities and the track of a current hurricane. Scientists can predict the total of named storms and their breakdown by intensity. They can also predict wind speeds and intensity for constant winds. Named storms are usually predicted based on former occurrences and current measures of factors in the climate. Once a hurricane has developed, it can be tracked. Scientists can usually forecast its path for 3-5 days in advance. 
http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2010/teams/neworleans1/predicting%20hurricanes.htm 
]]> 2018-02-09 18:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230151169 Kevin https://padlet.com/masaro1/wmsvp02v8zgb/wish/230230639 Tornadoes are uncommon in New Jersey because it is located near the coasts of the US. Tornadoes normally form inland in the Middle States such as Oklahoma. New Jersey is also far from where tornado alley is located. Tornado alley is where hot and cold, and dry and moist air meets to create powerful tornadoes. There only have been 11 recorded tornadoes in different parts of New Jersey in the past decades. The tornadoes were relatively weak, but caused quite some damage.
http://www.nj.com/weather/index.ssf/2017/06/a_look_at_njs_tornadoes_in_the_past_decade.html


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