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Natural Disasters

Hurricane

Flood

Tsunami

Drought

Volcano

Wildfires

Landslide
Earthquake

Thunderstorm

Tornado

Storms with thunder and lightning; can lead to flash floods

Happens during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, when
ocean waves come onshore, when snow melts too fast or
when dams or levees break

A mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten, or melted,
rock below the surface of the earth and explodes, spewing the
melted rock out into the air

A series of giant waves that happen after underwater movement

Thunderstorm

Tsunami

Flood

Volcano

Drag the correct natural disaster to its description. You may use the pictures on
the previous slide to assist.

Occurs when there has not been enough rainfall and the
water levels get low

Is the shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the earth’s
surface

A fire that rages out of control.

Are masses of rock, earth, or debris (rubble or trash)
moving down a slope

Is a severe tropical storm; when it comes onto land, its
heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves can damage
buildings, trees, and cars

Nature’s most violent storm; appears as a funnel or
cone-shaped cloud with very strong winds

Drought

Earthquake

Wildfire

Landslide

Hurricane

Tornado