Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather

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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 blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility.

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What is lightning?

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A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a storm, which can be three times hotter than the sun.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large tropical storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, formed over warm ocean waters.

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What are nimbus clouds?

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Clouds that are associated with precipitation, often forming thunderstorms.

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What causes flooding?

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Excessive rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or dam failure that leads to water overflowing onto normally dry land.

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What is a wildfire?

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An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation, often exacerbated by dry conditions.

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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, capable of causing significant damage.

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What is drought?

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.

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What is a landslide?

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The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.