Natural Disasters

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What is a Tsunami?

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A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What is a Wildfire?

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A large fire that spreads quickly, often in forests or grasslands.

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What is an Earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What causes a Flood?

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Heavy rain, melting snow, or dam failure that causes water to overflow onto land.

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What is a Hurricane?

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A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.

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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 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 an Avalanche?

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A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down a mountainside.

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What are Tectonic Plates?

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Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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An area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.