Atmospheric Science and Natural Disasters. Surviving the fury of mother nature can be a challenge. Be a meteorologist for the day and experience what it takes to determine our weather. Explore the powers of our twisting, shaking, moving earth as we use hands - on activities to explore the power of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes. Test your skills at constructing a home that will withstand the fury of mother nature. Will your house survive the wind test? We will also be looking at the effects of our actions on our changing climate.