Natural Disasters Quick Check

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What does 'meteorological' mean?

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Related to the weather.

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What is a natural disaster?

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All types of severe weather, which have the potential to pose a significant threat to human health and safety, & property.

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What is a tornado?

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A dangerous storm with a rotating column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What natural disaster are strong storms with cold temperatures?

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Blizzards.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility.

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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 flood?

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

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What causes a tsunami?

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Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace a large volume of water.

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What is a drought?

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