Natural Hazards

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

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What natural disasters are commonly associated with the Ring of Fire?

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Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Volcanoes.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What conditions lead to the formation of a tornado?

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Warm, moist air mixes with cool, dry air, creating instability in the atmosphere.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries.

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What natural disaster is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

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Earthquakes.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

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What causes a tsunami?

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A tsunami is usually caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

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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 that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm that forms from severe thunderstorms.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.