What do you think of when you hear the word meteorology? Of course most people think of weather. There are some individuals out there that take past more than just the word “weather.” Those same people think about weather then connect it to storms, news, and global disasters. Those people who made those connections are called meteorologists. I was lucky enough to speak with a meteorologist, named Mark Stevens. Mark works for the Herald Argus and does the weekly forecasting. Not only does he forecast a bit, he also is a storm chaser! He said that he likes to forecast and that it is a lot of fun. He also said, “Chasing storms has always been my dream. I can drop just about anything to be able to go out and chase storms!” The big storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes are what draw a lot of students to meteorology. Some students aspire to be a meteorologist, but there some major setbacks with trying to be a meteorologist. The setbacks are different with the route you pick. Some kids want to be a storm chaser. Some want to be a weather man/woman. Others want to work for the National Weather Service or do research. No matter the route they choose all share at least two setbacks, those are being competition and money. Yes the thing that we work so hard for, some more than others, can be pretty hard to obtain in a world full of aspiring meteorologists. My only answer to these problems is time…
Meteorologists are ridiculed left and right and are not appreciated for all of the work that they have to do every day. Meteorologists are constantly observing the weather and trying to keep the public updated. Meteorologists are the people that you see on the television telling you what to wear every day. They put together the images of a radar...
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...y should be looked up to because without it our lives would be a whole lot harder to deal with.
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Although the tornado of 10 June 1938 has been known about, at least anecdotally, within the scientific community since it was brought to light in 1939 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, this potentially rich source of historic information has lain fallow. It is within this rich field of mobile, American thinking that we undertake this effort. A team of scientists with courage, brains, and even heart brought the resources to bear on the challenge.
Despite being a popular meteorologist and news reporter, Kent Ehrhardt does not have a Wikipedia page. But his information can be found in multiple Wiki sites and online sources. Kent Ehrhardt is a board Member of the National Weather Association. In 1995, he was named "Member of the Year" by the association. The American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri (ALAEM) named him "Official Meteorologist" for assessing the quality of air in Missouri area.
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In conclusion, the deadliest and most devastating U.S. tornado outbreak of the 20th century was the April 3–4, 1974, “Super Tornado Outbreak.” It lasted 16 hours and at least 148 twisters tore up 2,500 miles of Earth through 13 states over a 24-hour period, according to the National Weather Service. The "super outbreak," as meteorologists now call it, left 330 people dead and 5,484 injured. Property losses were placed at $600 million and only ten of the thirteen states that were hit, were declared a disaster area.
Although Greensburg was almost entirely destroyed, the storm helped to reinforce the important role that storm chasers play in the tracking and warning process of severe weather. By having well-trained, experienced people in the field, meteorologists and weather services are better able to track the exact location and characteristics of tornadic events, relaying that information to the public faster and more accurately than ever before.
With few exceptions today’s weather tracking technology is only continuing to evolve. The use of satellites allows for accurate readings and predictions of upcoming weather events. These findings in conjunction with such inventions as the Marine VHF radio which can send for help at a maximum range of 60 nautical miles help warn the crew of impending doom before the storm hits. Though many ships have been destroyed by storms in the past, today’s technology is humanity 's solution against the relentless forces of
On May 22nd, 2011 a massive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri killing 162 people and injuring 1150. With wind speeds of 322km/h, the tornado made a total cost of over $2 billion for the city. 8000 structures were destroyed, 2000 of which were homes. Many people were left homeless. The tornado held an incredible EF5 rating on the Fujita scale, measured from the amount of destruction. The tragic event lasted 38 minutes, from 5:34 pm to 6:12pm. Cool wind from the Rockies in Canada and warm wind from the gulf of Mexico formed into a supercell thunderstorm creating a tornado in Kansas. The tornado rapidly moved into Joplin and continued on its 35 km path.
Climatologists are scientist who study climate. The global warming debate has created tension between climate scientist and meteorologists especially weather forecasters on television. Climatolo...
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In summation, meteorologists, are often confronted with jeering comments such as “You have the best job; you can be completely wrong and still get paid.” Recently, such comments have stirred me, and me think of reasons to prove these comments inconclusive. Meteorologists are ground-breaking scientists predicting the ever difficult future, well educated scientists with curriculums similar if not exactly the same as engineers, and meteorologists face the hardships with human natures foils such as selective listening and the disillusionment of perception.
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...xpected weather conditions over time, previous weather conditions, possible areas of less deteriorating weather conditions, expected duration of bad weather condition.
A hydrologist is a person who studies the effects dispersion and properties of water whether it is a gas, liquid or solid. The suffix hydro- meaning water and the prefix -ologist a person who studies. A hydrologist measures, monitors pH levels of soil, water and pollution levels, they also study environmental trends. A hydrologist can have many different positions like working as the scientist, a researcher, a field worker or even a lab worker. Before you get there you need to know what skills you need, the education requirements, average salary, what they do in each field, and the outlook for this career.
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