Weather and Natural Disasters Vocabulary

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Frostbite

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A dangerous condition when people's skin freezes in cold weather; they may not be able to feel their fingers and toes.

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Forecast

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A prediction that something will happen a certain way; the news says what the weather should be over the next several days.

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Tornado

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A dangerous storm with very strong wind that spins around.

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Air Conditioning

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Cool air that a machine blows into a place; this helps keep the air indoors cool and dry.

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Hurricane

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A dangerous storm with strong winds and heavy rains that forms over the ocean and moves over land.

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Blizzard

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A severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and lasting for a prolonged period.

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Earthquake

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

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Climate

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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Dehydration

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A condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, often due to heat or excessive sweating.

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Severe Weather

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Any dangerous meteorological phenomena that can cause damage, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.