Natural disasters

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, resulting in a shortage of water.

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What is flooding?

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Flooding is the overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system characterized by high winds and heavy rain.

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What causes a tsunami?

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A tsunami is caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace a large volume of water.

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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 are blizzards?

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Blizzards are severe snowstorms characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm that forms from severe thunderstorms.

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What is the impact of natural disasters on communities?

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Natural disasters can cause loss of life, destruction of property, and long-term economic and environmental damage.