Predicting Natural Disasters

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Where in the United States do hurricanes typically occur the most?

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Hurricanes typically occur the most on the East coast of the United States.

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What is a natural event that can cause lots of damage?

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A natural disaster is a natural event that can cause lots of damage, including tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods.

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What should you do in an earthquake?

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In an earthquake, you should 'Drop, cover, and hold' to protect yourself.

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Who helps to reduce the impacts of natural disasters?

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Professionals like volcanologists and seismologists, along with science and engineering, help to reduce the impacts of natural disasters.

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Can natural disasters be prevented?

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Natural disasters cannot be prevented; they can only be prepared for.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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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 is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rainfall.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

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What is a tsunami?

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