Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a major event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage or destruction, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and hurricanes.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface. It becomes lava when it erupts onto the surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted from a volcano and is flowing on the Earth's surface.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is a seismograph?

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A seismograph is a tool used to measure and record the size and duration of earthquakes.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale is a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

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What is the safest material to use for building near a volcano?

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Stone is considered the safest material to use for building near a volcano.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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During a volcanic eruption, magma rises to the surface, causing lava, ash, and gases to be expelled.