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Inside the National Centre of Meteorology's science dome - in pictures

June 01, 2021 at 7:25 am EDT
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The National Centre of Meteorology's 'science dome' aims to bring weather events to life.
Heaters and fog machines help to make the presentation more realistic.
Omar Al Yazeedi, director of research, development and training at the National Centre of Meteorology, has said the dome will help to enhance the centre's educational efforts.
A display about cloud seeding at the National Centre of Meteorology. A film about seeding is planned for the dome.
A film about huge volcanic eruptions is shown at the dome, where special effects will allow people to feel like they are in the middle of the action.
Mr Al Yazeedi explains how the dome works.
People will be able to book to watch one of the films at the dome.
The dome's waiting area is an information centre about weather.
The dome will also be used by weather experts for presentations.
The dome can also simulate earthquakes.

The National Centre of Meteorology's 'science dome' aims to bring weather events to life.

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