Natural Disaster Vocab Minor

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Severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.

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blizzard

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Overflowing water beyond normal limits, especially on dry land.

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flood

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A storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain or hail.

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thunderstorm

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Strong, turbulent wind carrying dust, soil, and sand over a large area.

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dust storm

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Natural electrical discharge between cloud and ground, with a bright flash and thunder.

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lightning

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International organization aiding those affected by war or disaster.

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Red Cross

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinates disaster aid in the U.S.

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FEMA

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Cavity in ground, often in limestone, formed by water erosion, allowing surface water to vanish underground.

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sinkhole

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Prolonged period of low rainfall causing water shortage.

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drought

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Large-scale wind-and-pressure system with low pressure at center; circular motion: counterclockwise (Northern Hemisphere), clockwise (Southern Hemisphere).

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cyclone