Hurricanes, Climate and Weather (broadcast Friday, January 25th, 2008)

Hurricane Andrew in 1992 was one of the nation's most destructuve hurricanes. NOAA

Researchers from the American Meteorological Society met this week in New Orleans, site of the Hurricane Katrina disaster just years ago. In this segment, guest host Joe Palca talks with hurricane scientists attending the meeting about hurricanes and tropical cyclones, and the link between climate change and hurricanes. Is there a clear connection? Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

Thomas Knutson
Research Meteorologist
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Princeton, New Jersey

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Segment produced by:Karin Vergoth

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