Natural Disasters

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What causes a tsunami?

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Underwater earthquakes that create large ripples in the water that eventually push out into land.

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What is a wildfire?

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A natural disaster that involves uncontrolled fires in forests or grasslands.

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What is a drought?

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

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What causes an earthquake?

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Tectonic plates in the Earth moving and sliding.

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What happens during a hurricane?

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Warm and cold air mix and form storm clouds.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is a flood?

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An overflow of water onto land that is normally dry.

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What is a landslide?

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The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity.

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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 an earthquake?

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