Untitled Flashcards

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Shaking of the ground caused by a movement of the Earth's crust:

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Earthquake

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Giant waves caused by earthquake or volcanic eruptions under the sea

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Tsunami

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Hot gases and melted rock from deep within Earth find their way up to the surface

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Volcanic eruption

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A long period when there's a little or no rain

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Drought

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A large amount of snow that quickly moves down on a slope

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Avalanche

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An overflow of water onto normally dry land, often after heavy rains:

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Flood

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A tube of violently rotating air that touches the ground

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Tornado

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Severe tropical storm with high winds and heavy rain:

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Hurricane

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a sudden flash of electricity in the sky caused by the buildup and discharge of electrical energy in clouds

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Lightning