Natural Disasters

An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines

These storms are called hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones based on what characteristic?

In a hurricane, this is where the most severe weather is found.

Which of the following is NOT a condition needed for a hurricane to form?

The Saffir-Simpson scale, which is the scale used to classify hurricanes is based on what characteristic?

This is the cause of the most deaths during a hurricane.

Storm with violent wind, warm water, low pressure and revolution

Destructive vortex of violent winds, and devastating to anything in its path.

Violent shaking of the ground as a result of plate tectonic movement along faults

Severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility