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Each NZ zone incorporates a different
microclimate.
We learn how each is caused by mountains, altitude, prevailing winds, lakes
and oceans.
New Zealand's weather also
can change
rapidly. It can be very cold at any time of the year. Always be physically
and mentally prepared for the worst conditions and be ready to change your
trip plans if necessary.
Studies:
You can study weather maps throughout the tour and then experience
the changes predicted. We
learn about clouds , wind, snow and rain measurements,
seasonal influences, effects on vegetation, temperature and life.
Weather Maps
We see updated examples of maps and learn to understand, interpret and predict
future weather.
Barometric Pressures
We explore the causes of variations, learn how they are illustrated on
weather maps and find out how the measuring instruments work.
Experience
By entering various microclimates and experiencing
the frequent dramatic changes we can
easily understand the reasons for the various cultural developments of a large portion of the world's
population.
See also Antarctic Centre
for an intense winter experience.
Microclimates
These include
alpine, rainforests, coasts, and deserts,
By experiencing these vastly different microclimates we begin to
understand the effects of land and airflows and various soils, flora &
fauna.
Mountains
Regular falls of snow, fog and rain with mainly very cold temperatures make
these areas habitable only for a very select group of life forms. Erosion
rates are high here and seasons impact violently.
Rainforests
Rainforests grow in microclimates of greater rainfall and more moderate temperature
ranges. We explore how the trees and plants moderate the
weather to suit themselves, foster life and minimise land erosion.
Coasts
We see how aspects and locations affect the weather at different places.
We experience moderated temperatures and periods of strong salt
laded winds that affect the beaches and various coastal erosion and
deposition processes
Deserts
Here we can experience both extremes of heat and cold, explore the poor
soils and the reasons for low rainfall rates that contribute to desert
formation. See also: Adventure and Desert Zone
and Active volcano Zone
Click here to See
today's
weather with current map & Satellite photos.
Link images
Approaching storm in the rain forest |
New
Zealand Student Tours with
KANES
