Vocab flashcard natural disasters

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Zoologist

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A person who studies animals and animal behavior.

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-LOGY

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The study of.

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Geology

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A science that involves the study of rocks, soil, and other features in order to learn about the Earth.

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Magnitude

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The size or extent of something, often used to describe the strength of an earthquake.

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Prior

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Existing or coming before something else.

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Natural Disaster

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A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.

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Seismology

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The study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth.

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Tsunami

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A series of ocean waves caused by any large and sudden displacement of water, often due to earthquakes.

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Volcano

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

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Earthquake

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