A video to learn about hurricanes as heat engines, and the possible effects of increasing sea surface temperature on the intensity and frequency of hurricanes.
Students will understand the process of hurricane formation, and the factors that influence the number and strength of hurricanes. They will discuss recent intense hurricanes and the possible effects of a warmer ocean on hurricane intensity.
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| About Tool | |
| Tool Name | The Effect of Sea Surface Temperature on Hurricanes |
| Discipline | Physics, Earth Sciences |
| Topic(s) in Discipline | Heat Transport, Atmospheric Physics, Heat, Energy, Heat Engine, Hurricane, Hurricane Intensity |
| Climate Topic | Disasters and Hazards, Climate and the Atmosphere, Climate and the Hydrosphere |
| Type of tool | Video |
| Grade Level | High School |
| Location | Global |
| Language | English |
| Translation | Spanish |
| Developed by | PBS Learning Media |
| Hosted at | PBS Learning Media |
| Link | |
| Access | Online |
| Computer Skills | Basic |
