Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.

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What type of natural disaster occurs over warm ocean waters?

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Hurricane.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Movement along fault lines.

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What is a mudslide?

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A natural disaster that occurs when excessive rain mixes with dirt and flows down a hill, washing out everything in its path.

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What is a flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm that can form during severe thunderstorms.

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What is a landslide?

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The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity.

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What are the effects of a natural disaster?

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Damage to property, loss of life, environmental changes, and economic impact.