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Sharing our weather and climate stories for teachers, parents and students. Monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (@metoffice for customer services)
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It has been windy for many today especially for those in the south and west. In this video you can learn about wind direction and speed and what we call different types of wind. Find out more about wind on our website
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There is some rain in the forecast for today, but did you know that there are different ways rain can form?. This video looks at frontal, orographic and convective rain👉 Find out more about rain on our website👇
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Many people dream of experiencing the aurora that only occur in a few places around the world. Can you create a travel brochure, webpage or poster to encourage visitors to come and witness the amazing aurora?.
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We're all familiar with weather on planet earth but what about weather we get from beyond our atmosphere? . What causes the beautiful northern lights and could extra terrestrial meteorology damage the communication systems we all rely on.
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Did you know you can make your own cloud at home? .Alex Deakin shows you how with a bottle, some water and matches 👉 Why not have a go yourself with some of our weather experiments which show you the science behind the weather👇
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The National Meteorological Library and Archive houses the national memory of the weather. Explore some of the hidden treasures found in our collection, ranging from the D-Day charts to diaries from the Scott expedition to the Antarctic in these videos 👇
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What is air quality? Why is it important to monitor? . In this activity we will be answering these questions and getting you to conduct an air quality experiment from you own home or classroom.
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A sea breeze is an onshore breeze which develops around the coastlines of the sea and even large lakes on warm days. This video looks at how sea breezes form
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Our people in weather and climate resources bring to life the exciting range of roles influenced by weather and climate. First explorations 👉 Deeper discovery 👇
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Working in weather and climate isn't just about being a meteorologist, there are a whole world of careers out there to explore. Take a look at some of the stories from our employees and hear from them why they think the Met Office is a #greatplacetowork .
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We see clouds everyday but there are some that you would be very lucky to see because they need some specific circumstances or locations. This video takes a look at some of these rare clouds Have you been lucky enough to spot one of these clouds?.
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RT @MetOffice_Sci: In our latest Climate Conversations, Clare Nasir looks at the impacts of extreme heat and @WeatherAlex catches-up with l….
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We've got some showers in the forecast today. But what's the difference between rain and showers? . Here's an explainer Find out more on our website👇.
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These resources for 12-14 year olds are an exciting exploration of our planet's climate. Discover the range of diverse climates found around the world and take a closer look at what climate change may mean for the UK and around the world.
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What is climate change, and how does it impact our planet? . In this video, we break down the science behind climate change, global warming, and the greenhouse effect.
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Do you remember what the weather was like on your last birthday or your favourite holiday? What made it special? . Help children reflect on their memories and discuss how different weather events have helped shaped their experiences
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The Earth is surrounded by a number of protective layers that allows life to exist, but what are these different layers called?. Find out more in this video
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Our forecasting and prediction theme activities celebrate the knowledge and skills needed to forecast the weather and its impacts and understand our changing climate. First explorations Deeper discovery 👇
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Today we have a supercomputer to do the complex calculations required to make a forecast, this process was developed over 100 years ago by mathematician and scientist Lewis Fry Richardson. Find out more about in this video
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Two talented young composers have been announced as the winners of New Sailing Sounds, a national competition run by @PurcellSchool in collaboration with the Met Office to celebrate 100 years on air of the Shipping Forecast on the BBC. Learn more
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