Natural Phenomenon Airlines

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for flying with Natural Phenomenon Airlines today! Before we take off, I just wanted to go over a few, quick things with you.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk among the clouds?

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Or wondered about what would go on your bucket list

and immediately thought about the Northern Lights?

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 swimming with phytoplankton fairies is at the

top of your to-do list..       

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Whatever is on your wanderlust list, there’s something magical in every part of nature that will be sure to entice you.

So prepare for takeoff by clicking the Task button below and find out more about these natural phenomena!

“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

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Be sure to have a pen and paper ready as you “trek” across the world. To earn points, you’ll be tasked with writing a few sentences about each destination. You’ll also need to explain the amazing, natural phenomena that take place and why they occur. Along with completing the above, you will also receive points for being able to write at least three facts about your favorite phenomenon.

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Afterward, be prepared to elaborate on your "travels" by writing a short story (at least one page in length) about your favorite phenomenon and what your trip to see it was like. Don't forget: It's your job to help us feel like we were there with you on the trip so be as descriptive as possible in your story! You can also receive a 5-point bonus for drawing a picture to go along with your story. Keep in mind to make notes using the five senses: sight, touch, hearing, taste, smell. Include at least one example of each in your story.

Now put your seats in the upright position, click the Process button and buckle up for takeoff! 

“Now that you’ve learned in the Task section that you’ll be learning about three naturally-occurring phenomena that happen on this Earth, you’ll want to explore those places using the hyperlinks.  Below are the categories for the three nature occurrences, and below them are hyperlinks that will help you understand more about them” 

The making of the Auroras

 Named after Aurora the roman deity of dawn and light, Auroras are natural displays of light in the sky,  

 the Auroras in the north pole are called Aurora Borealis with Borealis being named after the greek deity of the northern wind.

The Auroras in the south pole are called Aurora Australis with Australis being named after Auster the Roman deity of the southern wind.

To learnabout auroras at: http://www.space.com/15139-northern-lights-auroras-earth-facts-sdcmp.html                                                                               http://www.universetoday.com/104208/your-guide-to-when-and-where-to-see-the-aurora-borealis/

The Zhangye Danxia

Located "Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park" Zhangye Danxia is range of mountains that are made of cretaceous sandstone and lime stone with a goeurgose pallette of colors unseen any where else in the world.

To learn more about Zhangye Danxia:                                                  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/31/rainbow-mountains-china-danxia landform_n_3683840.html                                   http://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2016/03/02/rainbow-mountains-china-earths-paint-palette/#5fab84524412

Brocken Spectre & Glories Brocken spectre is the result of your shadow cast down onto fog or mist when high up on a mountain or it's peak. The steepness of the mountain and the mist/fog causes the shadow to be augmented to appear enormous with a luminous ring around it.  The Brocken Spectre is a type of Glory, glories leave a shadow  and have a luminouscent ring around it resemlbing a halo efect. They can be seen from mountains or from airplanes.

Learn more about Brocken spectres and glories at:                     http://earthsky.org/earth/what-is-the-brocken-spectre           http://www.atoptics.co.uk/droplets/globrock.htm                  http://earthsky.org/earth/what-is-an-airplane-glory

                       HOW DID YOU DO?       

-Welcome back, we have arrived at our

destination! On behalf of Natural Phenomenons Airlines and the entire crew,

I’d like to thank you for joining us on this trip and we are looking

forward to seeing you on board again in the near

future. Have a nice stay!-