Rapid Changes

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What is a landslide?

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A sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope.

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What can hurricanes cause?

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Hurricanes can cause rainstorms, flooding, and strong winds.

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What is a tsunami?

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A very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock beneath Earth's surface.

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How can volcanic activity benefit an area?

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It can form new land masses and islands.

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What is an avalanche?

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A sudden flow of snow down a slope.

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving soil and rock from one place to another.

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What is a flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.