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Bookmark or Share- What Causes Lightning and Thunder? - NOAA SciJinksIf we are watching the sky, we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. That is because light travels much faster than sound waves. We can estimate the distance of the lightning by counting how many seconds it takes until we hear the thunder. It takes approximately 5 seconds for the sound to travel 1 mile.
- Home | NOAA SciJinks – All About WeatherNOAA SciJinks inspires and engages students to learn about weather, satellite meteorology and Earth science. Our fun articles, games and videos are targeted toward middle- and high-school aged students and their educators.
- What Are the Different Types of Clouds? - NOAA SciJinksMammatus clouds. Mammatus clouds are actually altocumulus, cirrus, cumulonimbus, or other types of clouds that have these pouch-like shapes hanging out of the bottom. The pouches are created when cold air within the cloud sinks down toward the Earth. Weather prediction: Severe weather might be on its way!
- Games | NOAA SciJinks – All About Weather234. How Does Cloud Thickness Change the Way It Looks to a Satellite? (Simulation) Simulate how cloud thickness affects satellite imagery. Simulate a tornado or a hurricane! Make lightning in a cloud! Check out our games and simulations for an interactive way to learn how weather works.
- About Us | NOAA SciJinks – All About WeatherMission. Launched in 2002, NOAA SciJinks inspires and engages students to learn about weather, satellite meteorology and Earth science. Our fun articles, games and videos are targeted toward middle- and high-school aged students and their educators.
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