Natural Disasters

An event that causes suffering brought on by nature.

Tornadoes.

A natural disaster where water overflows onto land that is usually dry.

A giant storm that begins at sea, sometimes crashes into land, and involves strong winds.

Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and volcanoes.

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

A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

A long period of time with little or no rain, leading to water shortages.

Tornadoes are caused by severe thunderstorms and are characterized by a rotating column of air.

A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm that forms over land.