Natural Disasters

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What causes tsunamis?

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Tsunamis are huge waves caused by earthquakes near ocean water or under oceans.

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Where do volcanoes and earthquakes commonly occur?

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Volcanoes and earthquakes tend to occur near fault lines.

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What is the best material to use for building a house near a volcano?

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Stone is the best material to use if building a house near a volcano.

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What can humans do to reduce earthquake damage to buildings?

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Humans can design buildings that will be damaged less by an earthquake.

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Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

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Breeze is not a natural disaster.

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust where molten lava, ash, and gases can escape.

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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 is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.