Predicting Natural Disasters

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Where in the United States do hurricanes typically occur the most?

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Hurricanes typically occur the most on the East coast of the United States.

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What should you do in an earthquake?

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In an earthquake, you should drop, cover, and hold.

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What helps to reduce the impacts of natural disasters?

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Science and engineering, along with professionals like volcanologists and seismologists, help to reduce the impacts of natural disasters.

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What are the pieces that Earth is broken into called?

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Earth is broken into pieces called tectonic plates.

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What is a rapidly circulating column of air resulting from warm and cold air masses colliding?

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A tornado is a rapidly circulating column of air resulting from warm and cold air masses colliding.

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What is the term for a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?

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A tsunami is a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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What is the study of earthquakes called?

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The study of earthquakes is called seismology.

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What natural disaster is characterized by a long-lasting and intense shaking of the ground?

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An earthquake is characterized by a long-lasting and intense shaking of the ground.

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What is the main cause of hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are mainly caused by warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions.

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What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

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The boundary where two tectonic plates meet is called a fault line.