Natural Disaster Vocabulary EL

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Landslide

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The downward movement of rock or debris from a mountain or hill.

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Tsunami

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A long, high wave of water caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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Natural Disaster

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Catastrophic events caused by nature that changes the Earth's surface.

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Wildfire

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A large fire that spreads quickly and destroys forest, grassland, and other areas.

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Hurricane

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An intense storm that forms in the ocean with swirling winds up to 150 miles per hour.

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Flood

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

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Drought

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

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Volcanic Eruption

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The explosion of a volcano, releasing lava, ash, and gases.

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Tornado

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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Earthquake

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