Updated: 17-03-2023
Source: China Meteorological New Press
World Meteorological Day is around the corner. Various activities are held nationwide to commemorate this anniversary.
On March 10, Gaogang Dstrict Meteorological Office in Taizhou, Gaogang District Association for Science and Technology jointly held a "Meteorological lecture on campus" activity. Meteorological engineers gave lectures to the students of Gaogang Experimental Primary School on climate and weather, how to make weather forecasts, and severe weather prevention.
During the activity
Relevant activities have effectively elevated the popularization of meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation education. The Office also carried out activities in enterprises, rural areas, and on the internet.
On March 12, the science popularization activity of Guangdong Provincial Meteorological Service entered Dongshanyazhu community in Guangzhou. The activity aims to guide the residents, in particular, teenagers, to heed climate change, and reinforce the awareness and capacity to prevent and tackle meteorological disasters.
A resident from the community is learning meteorological science popularization knowledge during the activity. Photoed by Xiang Guoying
The group photo Photoed by Xiang Guoying
During the activity, chief forecaster from China Meteorological Administration (CMA) introduced about meteorological knowledge like climate features in Guangdong, major meteorological disasters, and so on. The activity has attracted large numbers of community residents and students to participate.
On March 10, Zibo Meteorological Department in Shandong and Jianqiao Kindergarten jointly held a unique meteorological science popularization lecture. This was one of the series of commemorative activities organized by Zibo Meteorological Department geared to the theme of 2023 World Meteorological Day.
During the activity
During the activity, meteorological experts explained to the children the common weather phenomena, meteorological elements observation, weather forecast production process, weather modification and severe weather prevention measures through forms like interactive Q&A, pictures, texts and short videos. At the same time, children were invited to visit the mobile meteorological emergency vehicle and operate on some observation equipment.
On March 11, Tianjin Municipal Meteorological Service held a science communication training camp for children and teenagers in Tianjin. This activity invited meteorologists to give lectures on the principles of weather and climate, the causes of different weather, weather forecast making procedure, major meteorological disasters in Tianjin, and the levels of meteorological early warning signals.
Children visited the municipal meteorological observatory and learned about weather forecasting making procedure
Children also visited meteorological science hall, meteorological observatory, meteorological film and television center and public emergency warning information dissemination center. Meteorological volunteers gave on-site explanations and arrange participants to experience the recording process of weather forecast program.
This activity is oriented towards the theme of this year's World Meteorological Day.
Editor: Liu Shuqiao