Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a major event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage or destruction, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape from below the surface.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is a seismograph?

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A seismograph is a tool used to measure and record the intensity, duration, and direction of seismic waves during an earthquake.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What does it mean to predict a natural disaster?

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To predict a natural disaster means to use scientific methods to forecast when and where a disaster might occur.

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What is the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale is a numerical scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

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What is the safest material to build a house near a volcano?

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Stone is considered the safest material to use when building a house near a volcano because it can withstand heat and ash.

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What is the impact of natural disasters on humans?

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Natural disasters can cause loss of life, injury, destruction of property, and displacement of communities.

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