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Storm Chasers Needed!
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There seems to be shifting winds in Asia, and we need your help to alert the regions affected! On the map to the right, click the hazard signs to start your weather investigations! For your investigation you'll need these vocabulary words: Monsoons: Seasonal winds shift, lots of rain or not enough rain Tsunamis: Giant waves from quakes Snow Storms: Heavy snow and wind Droughts: Long-lasting extreme dryness Typhoons: Powerful rotating ocean storms
Finished?
"Heavy Rains Ahead!"
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Info
You clicked the Green Region, but this extreme weather affects South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia at different times of the year. Forecast: "Warm ocean winds shifting northward will bring extremely high humidity. Heavy rainfall expected for several weeks as winds collide with mountain range! Flooding possible in major river valleys!"
Next ->
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Monsoons
Radar Imagery
Each summer, warm ocean winds charge toward the towering Himalayas like a massive, invisible tide. Pushed upward, the air cools and releases weeks of roaring rain. Rivers rise, rice valleys come alive, and storm chasers track the moment the skies open. This is a season that brings life and danger all at once. How the Himalayas Affect It: Block winds → force moist air upward → heavy rain in India, drier climate in Tibet/China interior
Continue Chase!
"Where Is the Rain?!"
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Info
You clicked the Orange Region, this is Central Asia, North of the Himalaya Mountains. Forecast: "Exceptionally dry conditions will continue. Temperatures remain high, and no significant rainfall is expected for months. Crop stress and water shortages are worsening."
Next ->
Go Back
Droughts/ Dry Climates
Beyond the Himalayas, the storms have already spent their rain. Dry winds sweep across endless sand and steppe, leaving crops to wilt and nomadic herds searching farther each year. Storm chasers here watch for any hint of relief — a rain cloud on the horizon, a break in the heat. How the Himalayas Affect It: The rain shadow effect north of the range → Central Asia becomes very dry. Rain Shadow effect maintains deserts like the Taklamakan + Gobi by stopping monsoon moisture from passing the mountains
More Info!
Continue Chase!
"Walls of Water!"
Home!
Info
You clicked the Coastal Regions, this includes Japan, Indonesia, & the Philippines. Forecast: "Undersea seismic activity detected offshore. Rapid and unusual changes in sea level expected along the coast. High waves and large swells expected. Residents should move to higher ground immediately!"
Next ->
Tsunamis
Go Back
Map the Plates!
Far beneath the ocean, the Earth shifts. In a heartbeat, walls of water race outward faster than a jet. Large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor are the most common cause, but landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather and meteorites can also cause tsunamis. Storm chasers on Japan’s coast watch the sea pull back mysteriously — the warning before a giant wave returns, shaking cities and shorelines with unstoppable force. How the Himalayas Affect It: They Don't!
Continue Chase!
"Spiral of Clouds"
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Info
You clicked the Pink Region, this is Japan, Indonesia, & Philippines. Forecast: "A powerful rotating storm is strengthening over warm ocean waters! Intense winds, storm surge, and heavy rain expected when it reaches land. Coastal evacuations advised, move inland as soon as possible!"
Next ->
Typhoons/Cyclones
Go Back
Radar Imagery
Maps of Storms
Far off the Philippines, warm ocean water feeds a single swirling storm — growing, tightening its spiral. As it approaches coastal cities in Taiwan, China, and Japan, storm chasers race to predict where it will strike. Wind, waves, and rain combine into a spinning powerhouse that tests everything in its path. How the Himalayas Affect It: They Dont! These powerful stroms form over warm tropical oceans. The Himalayas may steer or weaken them after landfall, but not cause them.
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"Whats the Difference?"
Storm chasers are confused! They are seeing a sprial of clouds but don't know what to call it, we need your help! Click a button to figure out the difference!
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"Whats the Difference?"
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. This is a picture of Hurricane Isabel from Sept. 13th 2003!
You picked: The North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. The term hurricane should be used for these storms
Continue Chase!
Go Back
"Whats the Difference?"
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. This is a picture of Typhoon Haishen from 2020!
You picked: the Northwest Pacific The term typhoon should be used for these storms, this is what most of the areas we are looking would use to describe these storms!
Continue Chase!
Go Back
"Whats the Difference?"
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. This is a picture of Tropical Cyclone Cebile from Feb. 2nd, 2018!
You picked: The South Pacific and Indian Ocean The term tropical cyclone should be used for these storms
Continue Chase!
"White out Conditions!"
Home!
Info
You clicked the Himalayas, but this also affects parts of Japan, Phillipines, & Central Asia’s mountains Forecast: "Cold winds from Siberia moving across open water will pick up moisture. Expect heavy bands of snow, low visibility, and drifting overnight. Travel is discouraged! Avoid mountains and stay indoors as much as possible."
Next ->
Snow Storms
Go Back
Home!
Siberian winds roar across frozen land, gathering moisture as they sweep over the Sea of Japan. When these storm clouds slam into island mountains, they drop blankets of snow that can bury streets overnight. Mountain trekkers witness avalanches and blocked mountain passes. Storm chasers battle icy air and swirling flakes as winter shows its fiercest side. How the Himalayas Affect It: Create high-altitude cold zones → frequent winter storms + massive snowfall
Continue Chase!
you solved all of the riddles and alerted the people of asia!
Collect your Badge of Storm Chaser!
Called hurricanes when they develop over the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific, these rotating storms are known as cyclones when they form over the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, and typhoons when they develop in the Northwest Pacific.
A rain shadow is an area of land that becomes much drier because nearby mountain ranges block rain-filled clouds. As moist air rises over mountains, it drops most of its rain on one side, leaving the land beyond much drier. The Tibetan Plateau is a rain shadow region in Tibet, China, and India, created by the massive Himalayan Mountains! On the map, darker colors show more rainfall, while lighter colors show less rainfall.
About 80% of all known tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes. These seismic events shift Earth’s crust, suddenly displacing the water above and creating waves that travel rapidly in all directions across the ocean. Not all earthquakes cause tsunamis, only those that involve vertical movement of the seafloor. The map above shows earthquake locations along tectonic plate boundaries, including those beneath the ocean and even some that appear close to mountain ranges.
Monsoon winds exist in other parts of the world, too! The North American monsoon happens once a year, usually in the middle of summer. Warm, moist air from the Gulf of California blows northeast, while warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico blows northwest.
The best defense against a hurricane is an accurate forecast that gives people enough time to get out of the way. The United States National Hurricane Center issues hurricane watches for possible storms within 48 hours and hurricane warnings for expected storms within 36 hours. The radar above is just one of hundreds of these storms that can form over a single year!
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Ready to Quell the Storm?
Learn all about the extreme weather patterns by helping solve forecaster riddles!
Get Started!
Storm Chasers Needed!
Home!
There seems to be shifting winds in Asia, and we need your help to alert the regions affected! On the map to the right, click the hazard signs to start your weather investigations! For your investigation you'll need these vocabulary words: Monsoons: Seasonal winds shift, lots of rain or not enough rain Tsunamis: Giant waves from quakes Snow Storms: Heavy snow and wind Droughts: Long-lasting extreme dryness Typhoons: Powerful rotating ocean storms
Finished?
"Heavy Rains Ahead!"
Home!
Info
You clicked the Green Region, but this extreme weather affects South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia at different times of the year. Forecast: "Warm ocean winds shifting northward will bring extremely high humidity. Heavy rainfall expected for several weeks as winds collide with mountain range! Flooding possible in major river valleys!"
Next ->
Go Back
Monsoons
Radar Imagery
Each summer, warm ocean winds charge toward the towering Himalayas like a massive, invisible tide. Pushed upward, the air cools and releases weeks of roaring rain. Rivers rise, rice valleys come alive, and storm chasers track the moment the skies open. This is a season that brings life and danger all at once. How the Himalayas Affect It: Block winds → force moist air upward → heavy rain in India, drier climate in Tibet/China interior
Continue Chase!
"Where Is the Rain?!"
Home!
Info
You clicked the Orange Region, this is Central Asia, North of the Himalaya Mountains. Forecast: "Exceptionally dry conditions will continue. Temperatures remain high, and no significant rainfall is expected for months. Crop stress and water shortages are worsening."
Next ->
Go Back
Droughts/ Dry Climates
Beyond the Himalayas, the storms have already spent their rain. Dry winds sweep across endless sand and steppe, leaving crops to wilt and nomadic herds searching farther each year. Storm chasers here watch for any hint of relief — a rain cloud on the horizon, a break in the heat. How the Himalayas Affect It: The rain shadow effect north of the range → Central Asia becomes very dry. Rain Shadow effect maintains deserts like the Taklamakan + Gobi by stopping monsoon moisture from passing the mountains
More Info!
Continue Chase!
"Walls of Water!"
Home!
Info
You clicked the Coastal Regions, this includes Japan, Indonesia, & the Philippines. Forecast: "Undersea seismic activity detected offshore. Rapid and unusual changes in sea level expected along the coast. High waves and large swells expected. Residents should move to higher ground immediately!"
Next ->
Tsunamis
Go Back
Map the Plates!
Far beneath the ocean, the Earth shifts. In a heartbeat, walls of water race outward faster than a jet. Large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor are the most common cause, but landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather and meteorites can also cause tsunamis. Storm chasers on Japan’s coast watch the sea pull back mysteriously — the warning before a giant wave returns, shaking cities and shorelines with unstoppable force. How the Himalayas Affect It: They Don't!
Continue Chase!
"Spiral of Clouds"
Home!
Info
You clicked the Pink Region, this is Japan, Indonesia, & Philippines. Forecast: "A powerful rotating storm is strengthening over warm ocean waters! Intense winds, storm surge, and heavy rain expected when it reaches land. Coastal evacuations advised, move inland as soon as possible!"
Next ->
Typhoons/Cyclones
Go Back
Radar Imagery
Maps of Storms
Far off the Philippines, warm ocean water feeds a single swirling storm — growing, tightening its spiral. As it approaches coastal cities in Taiwan, China, and Japan, storm chasers race to predict where it will strike. Wind, waves, and rain combine into a spinning powerhouse that tests everything in its path. How the Himalayas Affect It: They Dont! These powerful stroms form over warm tropical oceans. The Himalayas may steer or weaken them after landfall, but not cause them.
Next -->
Go Back
"Whats the Difference?"
Storm chasers are confused! They are seeing a sprial of clouds but don't know what to call it, we need your help! Click a button to figure out the difference!
Go Back
"Whats the Difference?"
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. This is a picture of Hurricane Isabel from Sept. 13th 2003!
You picked: The North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. The term hurricane should be used for these storms
Continue Chase!
Go Back
"Whats the Difference?"
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. This is a picture of Typhoon Haishen from 2020!
You picked: the Northwest Pacific The term typhoon should be used for these storms, this is what most of the areas we are looking would use to describe these storms!
Continue Chase!
Go Back
"Whats the Difference?"
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. This is a picture of Tropical Cyclone Cebile from Feb. 2nd, 2018!
You picked: The South Pacific and Indian Ocean The term tropical cyclone should be used for these storms
Continue Chase!
"White out Conditions!"
Home!
Info
You clicked the Himalayas, but this also affects parts of Japan, Phillipines, & Central Asia’s mountains Forecast: "Cold winds from Siberia moving across open water will pick up moisture. Expect heavy bands of snow, low visibility, and drifting overnight. Travel is discouraged! Avoid mountains and stay indoors as much as possible."
Next ->
Snow Storms
Go Back
Home!
Siberian winds roar across frozen land, gathering moisture as they sweep over the Sea of Japan. When these storm clouds slam into island mountains, they drop blankets of snow that can bury streets overnight. Mountain trekkers witness avalanches and blocked mountain passes. Storm chasers battle icy air and swirling flakes as winter shows its fiercest side. How the Himalayas Affect It: Create high-altitude cold zones → frequent winter storms + massive snowfall
Continue Chase!
you solved all of the riddles and alerted the people of asia!
Collect your Badge of Storm Chaser!
Called hurricanes when they develop over the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific, these rotating storms are known as cyclones when they form over the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, and typhoons when they develop in the Northwest Pacific.
A rain shadow is an area of land that becomes much drier because nearby mountain ranges block rain-filled clouds. As moist air rises over mountains, it drops most of its rain on one side, leaving the land beyond much drier. The Tibetan Plateau is a rain shadow region in Tibet, China, and India, created by the massive Himalayan Mountains! On the map, darker colors show more rainfall, while lighter colors show less rainfall.
About 80% of all known tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes. These seismic events shift Earth’s crust, suddenly displacing the water above and creating waves that travel rapidly in all directions across the ocean. Not all earthquakes cause tsunamis, only those that involve vertical movement of the seafloor. The map above shows earthquake locations along tectonic plate boundaries, including those beneath the ocean and even some that appear close to mountain ranges.
Monsoon winds exist in other parts of the world, too! The North American monsoon happens once a year, usually in the middle of summer. Warm, moist air from the Gulf of California blows northeast, while warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico blows northwest.
The best defense against a hurricane is an accurate forecast that gives people enough time to get out of the way. The United States National Hurricane Center issues hurricane watches for possible storms within 48 hours and hurricane warnings for expected storms within 36 hours. The radar above is just one of hundreds of these storms that can form over a single year!