Visitors to this non-profit site can access introductory information about wind turbines and the generation of electricity by wind power. For kids, there is an interactive tour of a wind turbine. For older learners, there is a tutorial that covers all aspects of wind energy. The site is available in several languages, including French and Spanish. Full description.

In this module, students learn about the physical features, properties, and hazards associated with thunderstorms. Topics include dangers associated with thunderstorms, types and components of thunderstorms, and tornadoes. An additional section discusses the use of computer modeling to understand the formation and lifecycle of storm systems and in forecasting severe weather. Links to additional information ... Full description.

This database contains imagery from geosationary satellites. Visitors can access daily images or archived imagery form GOES-9, METEOSAT, and other satellites. The imagery features hemispheric and whole-disk views of Earth, water vapor maps, and images of storms and other special events. Links to satellite homepages and to other related topics are included. Full description.

Students can use this map to track the progress of hurricanes and tropical storms in the western Atlantic Ocean and Carribean Sea. It includes descriptions of hurricane watch and warning conditions. Full description.

This brief discussion of atmospheric ozone provides information on where this gas occurs, its harmful and beneficial effects, and the causes and possible consequences of the depletion of "good" ozone in the atmosphere. Full description.

This collection of links to EPA information on atmospheric ozone depletion covers topics such as the causes of ozone depletion, possible effects of ultraviolet radiation and how to protect from it, information on chlorofluorocarbons in air conditioning systems and metered dose inhalers, and lists of ozone-depleting substances. Full description.

This document provides a basic explanation of the process by which ozone in the stratosphere is destroyed by human-made gases (particularly chlorofluorocarbons) that have been released into the atmosphere. Additional material describes the research being conducted in Antarctica by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Earth System Research Laboratory. Full description.

This basic explanation of the greenhouse effect is accompanied by a diagram. Full description.

At this site, users can read a basic explanation of the greenhouse effect, which is accompanied by a diagram illustrtating the concept. Links to additional information and to related topics are included. Full description.

This guide presents introductory information about satellites and remote sensing and their uses in meteorological observations and forecasting. Topics include geostationary and polar orbiting satellites, orbital coverage, architecture, instruments, and the types of data they produce. A tutorial on interpreting satellite images is also included. Full description.