Episode of Series “Earth science series”.
Shows how NASA provides early weather warning data from space observations to reduce casualties and property loss from natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and tornadoes. Includes emotional interviews with people who have lost their homes in a hurricane and shows the devastating aftermath hurricanes can cause.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321477
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hurricanes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural disasters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weather forecasting
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Satellite meteorology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)