Natural Hazards Vocab

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Weather conditions in an area over time.

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Climate

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Prolonged period of low rainfall causing water absence.

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Drought

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Point on Earth's surface above earthquake focus.

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epicenter

Front

A sudden, violent shaking of the ground causing destruction due to movements in the earth's crust or volcanic action.

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earthquake

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Line on rock or ground tracing a geological fault.

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fault line

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Scale of tornado severity (0-6) based on damage.

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fujita scale

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Sudden local flood due to heavy rain

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flash flood

Front

Storm with violent wind, especially a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

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hurricane

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Embankment to prevent river overflow.

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levee

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Mass of mud and earthy material falling down a slope.

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mass wasting (mudslides)