Natural Hazards

Sudden shaking of the Earth's surface due to the movement of tectonic plates.

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This causes an explosive event where lava flows, often causing damage to surrounding areas.

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Volcanic Eruption

• Avalanche

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions that can flood coastal areas.

• Tornado

• Volcanic Eruption

• Tsunami

• Landslides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is an overflow of water onto land, typically caused by heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failures.

• Typhoon

• Flood

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

All of these are powerful tropical storms with strong winds and heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and destruction EXCEPT:

• Typhoon

• Hurricane

• Landslides

• Cyclone/Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These are violently rotating columns of air that can cause widespread damage over a localized area.

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This is the movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

• Landslide

• Flood

• Drought

• Tsunami

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Extended periods of abnormally low rainfall that lead to water shortages and crop failures is called:

• Floods

• Droughts

• Tsunamis

• Tornados

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

These are uncontrolled fires that spread across forests or grasslands, often exacerbated by dry conditions and high winds.

• Tornados

• Droughts

• Wildfires

• Landslides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is a mass of snow, ice, and debris that rapidly slides down a mountain slope, often triggered by human activity or weather condition.

• Landslide

• Avalanche

• Tsunami

• Wildfire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2