Catastrophic Events and Ecological Succession Notes

changes that occur in an area where no ecosystem had previously existed (do not have any plants or animals)

• secondary (2nd) succession

• succession

• primary (1st) succession

• Tsunamis

changes that occur after a disturbance (flooding, hurricane, wildfire, and more) in an existing ecosystem

• secondary (2nd) succession

• succession

• primary (1st) succession

• Tsunamis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

the series (many) of predictable changes that occur in a community over time

• secondary (2nd) succession

• succession

• primary (1st) succession

• Tsunamis

A giant wall of water that comes ashore caused by underwater volcanic eruptions or earthquakes.

• secondary (2nd) succession

• succession

• primary (1st) succession

• Tsunamis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A severe tropical storm with wind speeds greater than 75 mph.

• natural hazard

• Hurricanes

• Wildfires

• Volcanoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An event that results from Earth processes and that can cause damage and endanger human life.

• natural hazard

• Hurricanes

• Wildfires

• Volcanoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A giant fire that occurs in the forest or other places with wild trees; caused by natural events (lightning) or human actions.

• natural hazard

• Hurricanes

• Wildfires

• Volcanoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A weak spot in the Earth’s crust where Magma comes to the surface.

• natural hazard

• Hurricanes

• Wildfires

• Volcanoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Occurs when too much water overflows on to normally dry land or when it collects in low-lying, poorly drained areas; usually near rivers or the sea.

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Droughts

• Floods

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A rapidly spinning column of air that comes into contact with Earth’s surface; produced by severe thunderstorms.

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Droughts

• Floods

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5