Weather Hazards

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What is a drought?

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A long period of very dry weather.

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What is a tsunami?

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A massive wave that can cause destruction when it reaches land.

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What happens during an earthquake?

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The shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the earth's surface.

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Where do most earthquakes occur?

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Along boundaries between continents and the ocean.

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What is the safest location to build near a fault?

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Location farthest from the fault line.

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What is a flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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What causes a tornado?

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A tornado is caused by severe thunderstorms and is characterized by a rotating column of air.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is a natural disaster?

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A catastrophic event that occurs due to natural processes of the Earth.

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What is an earthquake's epicenter?

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The point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates.