Natural Hazards

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What is a natural hazard?

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

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What are the two main types of natural hazards?

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Weather hazards and geological hazards.

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What is a weather hazard?

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A weather hazard is a natural hazard caused by atmospheric conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

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What is a geological hazard?

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A geological hazard is a natural hazard caused by geological processes, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides.

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Where do hurricanes typically form?

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Hurricanes typically form over warm ocean waters.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a region around the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

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What causes an earthquake?

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An earthquake is usually caused by a movement along a tectonic plate.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is a tsunami?

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

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow.