Natural disasters

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What causes floods?

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Floods happen when there is too much rain in a short period of time.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a storm with a violent wind, particularly a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, resulting in a shortage of water.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes happen when two pieces of Earth shift.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing great destruction due to movements within the earth's crust.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by any large and sudden disturbance of the sea, often due to underwater earthquakes.

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What are blizzards?

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Blizzards are severe snowstorms characterized by strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often triggered by rain, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in natural disasters?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.