Natural Hazards

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a storm with wind speeds greater than 74 mph.

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What unique identifier does each hurricane receive?

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Each hurricane gets its own name.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a shaking or trembling of the earth.

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Where do tornadoes most often occur?

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Tornadoes most often occur in the central and southeast United States.

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What is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm?

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The most dangerous part of a thunderstorm is lightning.

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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 a flood?

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A flood is 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 a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm with a funnel shape.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is a classification system for hurricanes based on their wind speed.

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