EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS MAP (1995-2011)
http://www.pewclimate.org/science-impacts/extreme-weather-events-map

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This interactive map provides an easy-to-understand overview of flooding, heat waves, wildfires, and drought. The map shows 39 US extreme weather events from 1995 to 2011. The locations are shown along with popup captions and photos.

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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather
Special Interest: Hazards
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather