Natural Disasters Flashcards

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A larger storm associated with low pressure that forms over water

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Hurricane

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Debris from space

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Meteorite

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Extensive amount of snow over a short period

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Blizzard

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Starts by lightning or a human

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Wildfire

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A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction

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Tornado

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A large wave created by an underwater earthquake

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Tsunami

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Events most likely to occur during a hurricane

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Violent winds, flooding, coastal areas at greater risk

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Most likely cause of a drought

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Extended dry periods

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The term "catastrophic" means

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Can cause worse than extreme damage

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Evidence of a meteorite would most likely be

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Craters in Earth