Thunderstorms, Tornadoes and Hurricanes

Discussion and Participation Unit 6 D1

Suppose while up on a mountain ridge, a thunderstorm passes overhead. Explain what would be the best thing to do and why when it comes to a decision of standing, crouching, or lying down.

What should you do if you are with a group of people? What about jewelry, metal piercings, metal objects in your pockets, etc? Suppose there is a rock outcrop with a shallow cave. Should you stand, crouch, or lie down in the shallow cave?

Discussion and Participation Unit 6 D2

Explain why the ocean surface water temperature is usually cooler after the passage of a hurricane (hint: The answer is not because the hurricane extracts heat from the water).

Minimum 150 words.  Answer thoroughly!