Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural event that causes significant damage or harm.

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What is the purpose of evacuation plans?

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To guide people to safety during disasters.

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What does a flood most commonly result from?

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Excessive rainfall or overflowing water bodies.

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What is a common impact of hurricanes?

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Storm surges and flooding.

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How do storm surges primarily cause damage?

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By flooding coastal areas.

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What are the main types of natural disasters?

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Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions.

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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 a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.

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What is the role of the National Weather Service?

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To monitor weather conditions and issue warnings for severe weather events.