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High School: 1st Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Title: The Impact of Climate Change on Hurricanes in The U.S
Isaac Rojas, Edgar Castellanos, and Sonoma Attalienti from Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson Township, New Jersey
Coach: Mary Russo
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Abstract: The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of climate change on hurricanes in the U.S. The effects that hurricanes have on the environment include such things as strong winds, flooding, and rainfall. These can lead to the formation of tornadoes and rip currents. There are a variety of categories for hurricanes. Climate change causes the heating up of ocean waters. This may result in more powerful hurricanes, therefore changing the category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Middle School: 1st Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Title: Burn Scars and Smoke
Bryce Garrett, Cooper Mickschl, Peter Luke and Xander Kim from Desert Ridge Middle School, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Coach: Turtle Haste<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Abstract: We learned that smoke from California will drift east across the U.S. and rarely across the Pacific Ocean. You can\u2019t see smoke or burn scars using the VIIRS satellite Day Night Band, although you can see fires or bright lights.We also learned you can see burn scars from the VIIRS satellite during the day. One additional thing we learned is that you can see how big burn scars are in comparison to the land around them. False Color makes it easier to see the burning areas, smoke, clouds, and vegetation. California has had many wildfires that spread smoke and create burn scars which the satellites images help us to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Middle School: Honorable Mention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Title: Finding Aurora’s in North America with CIMSS VIIRS Imagery Viewer Using the NOAA-20 Satellite
Courtney Gormally and Kate Sigmon from Desert Ridge Middle School, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Coach: Turtle Haste<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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