Natural disasters

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What are flash floods?

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Flash floods are sudden and intense floods that occur within six hours of heavy rainfall, often due to intense storms.

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What causes an earthquake?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement and sliding of tectonic plates in the Earth's crust.

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Why should you avoid flood waters after a tsunami or hurricane?

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Flood waters can contain dangerous debris and may have underground or downed power lines that can electrically charge the water.

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What is a wildfire?

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A wildfire is a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush.

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What does 'meteorological' mean?

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Meteorological refers to anything related to the weather.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a violent rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, while a hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing geological events like earthquakes.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is a classification system for hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds.