Natural Disasters

Front

What happens during heavy rains, when rivers overflow or when snow melts?

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Flash floods

Front

What type of winds do tornadoes have?

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Spinning winds shaped like cones

Front

How do some disasters like earthquakes affect us?

Back

They surprise us.

Front

What is a natural disaster that occurs due to the shaking of the ground?

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Earthquake

Front

Where do tsunamis typically occur?

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Near the sea

Front

What is a natural disaster characterized by strong winds and heavy rain?

Back

Hurricane

Front

What is a sudden and fast-moving flow of rock and soil down a slope called?

Back

Landslide

Front

What natural disaster can occur when a large amount of snow suddenly melts?

Back

Avalanche

Front

What is the term for a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes?

Back

Tsunami

Front

What do we call a violent windstorm characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud?

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Tornado