Hurricanes
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Science Concept & Application
By studying hurricanes we can better prepare for the effects of a storm. Studying hurricanes is essential because these powerful storms can have a significant impact on lives, property, and the environment. This study will help warning systems, allow people to prepare and minimize loss of life. Hurricanes cause billions of dollars in damage.
Studying Hurricanes helps governments and businesses plan for recovery, and reduce losses. Hurricanes are influenced by ocean temperatures and atmospheric conditions, which are changing due to global warming. By understanding hurricanes we know that climate change might affect their frequency, intensity, and behavior. Research pushes the boundaries of science and technology, improving weather models, and emergency response tools. Educating people about hurricanes helps increase preparedness. It also helps communities recover faster after storms. By studying hurricanes we learn how to reduce their effects. We also learn to adapt to an ever changing environment. So there are many reasons to study hurricanes. |
Career
A Meteorologist is a physical scientist who observes, studies, or forecasts the weather. According to salary.com they make between $57 thousand to $150 thousand a year. They are able to warn people of dangerous approaching weather. They track the weather and often present it on the news which can save lives. They observe how the atmosphere affects the earth and life on the Earth.
Scientist
Lisa Bucci works as a hurricane research scientist at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic in Miami, Florida. Her job involves flying into hurricanes onboard the NOAA Hurricane Hunter helicopter. She does this to gather information or key details on storm data. She earned her bachelor's degree in Earth's System Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan.
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