Catastrophic Events: Warning Signs or Not

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What is a hurricane?

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A weather-related tropical storm that forms over oceans, gaining strength as it moves over water.

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What causes a flood?

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When land is covered in more water than it can absorb due to heavy rain, overflowing bodies of water, or melting snow.

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What is a tsunami?

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Massive waves caused by underwater earthquakes that can travel as fast as 500 miles per hour.

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What is a tornado?

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A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, often occurring during a cold front.

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What is an earthquake?

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A natural catastrophe caused by the movement of tectonic plates, resulting in violent shaking of the Earth.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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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 over oceans, while a tornado is a smaller, violently rotating column of air that forms from thunderstorms.

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What are warning signs of a flood?

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Heavy rainfall, rising water levels in rivers and lakes, and prolonged wet weather.

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What are the effects of a tsunami?

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Destruction of coastal areas, flooding, and loss of life due to massive waves.

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How can earthquakes be measured?

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Using a seismometer, which detects and records the vibrations caused by seismic waves.