Natural Disasters

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What direction do hurricanes rotate in?

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Counter-clockwise.

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What causes floods?

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Too much rain in a short period of time.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.

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Where do tsunamis occur?

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Near the sea, often caused by underwater earthquakes.

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What is a landslide?

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The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.

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What is an avalanche?

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A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a drought?

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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The release of magma, ash, and gases from a volcano.