Fast and Curious: Natural Hazards (7th)

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What is a landslide?

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A rapid, downhill movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders.

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What does the Modified Mercalli intensity scale measure?

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It measures earthquake intensity based on descriptions of the earthquake's effects on people and structures.

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What is a tsunami?

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A wave that forms when an ocean disturbance suddenly moves a large volume of water.

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What does the Moment magnitude scale measure?

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It measures the energy released by an earthquake, considering the size of the fault, the motion along the fault, and the strength of the rocks that break.

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What is the Richter magnitude scale?

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A numerical rating system that measures the energy, or magnitude, of the largest seismic waves produced by an earthquake.

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What is a natural hazard?

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A natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, and the environment.

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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 is a flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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What is a drought?

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

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What is a hurricane?

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A large tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.