20 vocab natural disaster flashcard

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Catastrophic natural events that alter the Earth's surface.

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Natural Disaster

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An intense ocean storm with winds up to 150 mph.

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Hurricane

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A long, high wave of water caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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Tsunami

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Sudden violent discharge of gas, ash, molten rock, etc.

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Volcanic Eruption

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Days of heavy rainfall causing water bodies to overflow.

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Flood

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A large fire that spreads quickly, destroying forests and grasslands.

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Wildfire

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Severe lack of rainfall over time.

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Drought

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Downward movement of rock or debris from a mountain or hill.

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Landslide

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Continents were once a single landmass and have drifted to their current positions.

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Continental Drift

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German scientist who proposed continental drift.

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Alfred Wegener