USA Atmospheric Rivers Quiz Exploring West Coast heavy rain/snow events and associated flood risks (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Atmospheric Rivers Quiz: Quick Study Notes Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow regions in the atmosphere that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics. When these powerful moisture plumes make landfall, particularly … Read more
USA ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) & US Extremes Quiz How ENSO shifts US precipitation, storms, winter patterns (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) & US Extremes Quiz: Quick Study Notes The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a recurring climate pattern involving changes in the temperature of waters in the central … Read more
USA Jet Stream & Extreme Weather Quiz Exploring the role of ridges, troughs, storm tracks, and blocking patterns in shaping USA weather (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Jet Stream & Extreme Weather Quiz: Quick Study Notes The USA’s weather is dramatically shaped by the polar jet stream, a high-altitude ribbon of fast-moving air. … Read more
USA Extreme Weather Patterns Master Quiz Mixed: hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, heat, cold, wildfire smoke (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Extreme Weather Patterns Master Quiz: Quick Study Notes The United States experiences a diverse range of extreme weather, from powerful hurricanes lashing coastal areas to devastating tornadoes sweeping across the Plains. Understanding these phenomena, … Read more
Cascades Volcanoes Overview Quiz Where Cascade volcanoes sit; primary hazards by type (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Cascades Volcanoes Overview Quiz: Quick Study Notes The Cascade Volcanic Arc is a major mountain range in Western North America, famous for its majestic, and often active, volcanoes. Stretching from British Columbia to northern California, these peaks … Read more
Alaska Volcanoes Overview Quiz Explore Aleutian arc volcanism, the dangers of ash clouds, and how these volcanoes are monitored (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Alaska Volcanoes Overview Quiz: Quick Study Notes Alaska is home to over 130 volcanoes and volcanic fields, a significant portion of which are located along the Aleutian Arc. This region … Read more
Hawaii Volcano Hazards & Preparedness Quiz Lava hazards, gas, earthquakes, evacuation and closures (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Hawaii Volcano Hazards & Preparedness Quiz: Quick Study Notes Hawaii’s volcanoes, particularly Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, are dynamic forces of nature that present unique geological hazards. Understanding these risks—from the slow creep of lava to the … Read more
Kīlauea Episodes & Pauses Quiz How episodic eruptions work; what “pause” means (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Kīlauea Episodes & Pauses Quiz: Quick Study Notes Kīlauea, one of Earth’s most active volcanoes, is renowned for its dynamic and often unpredictable behavior, characterized by distinct “episodic” eruption cycles. These cycles involve periods of intense eruptive … Read more
Kīlauea Summit Eruption (since Dec 23, 2024) Quiz Episodic summit activity; vents; interpreting update language (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Kīlauea Summit Eruption (since Dec 23, 2024) Quiz: Quick Study Notes This quiz focuses on the recent Kīlauea summit eruption, active since December 23, 2024, delving into its characteristic episodic nature, the specific vents … Read more
USA Volcanic Gas & Air Quality Quiz SO2, vog, health effects; local wind impacts (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Volcanic Gas & Air Quality Quiz: Quick Study Notes This quiz explores the critical aspects of volcanic gas emissions, focusing on Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), its conversion into “vog,” and the associated health impacts in … Read more