Natural Disaster Vocabulary EL

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

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Natural Disaster

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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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Hurricane

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A spinning column of air with wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour.

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Tornado

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

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Tsunami

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The sudden and violent discharge of gas, ash, molten rock, and other material.

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Volcanic Eruption

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A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.

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Earthquake

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Days of heavy rainfall that causes Rivers, streams, lakes, and other bodies of water to rise over their banks.

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Flood

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

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Wildfire

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A severe lack of rainfall in an area over a certain amount of time.

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Drought

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

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Landslide