Unit 4, Topic 2: Hazard Maps Vocabulary

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hazard map

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map that highlights areas that may be affected by a particular danger

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natural disaster

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a natural event that causes great damage or loss of lifenbdnfn

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earthquake

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a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock underground

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hurricane

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a tropical storm with powerful winds

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natural hazard

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a natural event that has the potential for significant impacts on living things and the environment

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volcano

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a mountain formed by lava and pyroclastic material

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tsunami

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a large ocean wave caused by an underwater disturbance

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tornado

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a destructive weather event characterized by rotating winds

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cyclone

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an area of low atmospheric pressure characterized by rotating winds and often accompanied by storms

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isobar

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a line on a map that represents points that share the same air pressure