Natural Hazards

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What causes tornadoes to form?

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Tornadoes are caused by a supercell storm increasing in speed and touching the ground.

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Where can volcanoes be found?

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Volcanoes are located on continents and at the bottom of the ocean.

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Who determines when and where a storm will occur?

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Meteorologists determine when and where a storm will occur.

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What is ashfall?

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Ashfall is ash from a volcanic eruption.

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True or False: We can identify areas that natural disasters may occur.

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True.

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What is a natural hazard?

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A natural hazard is a natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, and the environment.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms from severe thunderstorms.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What role do meteorologists play in natural hazards?

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Meteorologists study weather patterns and provide forecasts to help predict natural hazards like storms.