Natural Hazards

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Effects of what natural hazard include flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires?

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Tsunamis and Hurricanes

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Can scientists predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur?

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False

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A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard?

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Tsunami

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The most common cause of flooding is...

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Heavy rainfall

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Major geological event that occurs when plates shift suddenly and release stored energy; a frequent occurrence along all types of plate boundaries.

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Earthquake

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Violent storms that form over warm ocean waters bringing intense winds and rainfall.

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Hurricane

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A huge wave caused by an earthquake

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Tsunami

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Nature can start forest fires with: wind, rain, lightening, thunderstorms

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lightening

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Identify this catastrophic event: Tornado, Tsunami, Hurricane, Wildfire

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Tsunami

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The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is under a tree.

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False