Unit 4, Topic 3: Natural Hazard Preparation Vocabulary

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emergency kit

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a collection of essential items that may be needed in an emergency situation

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evacuation plan

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a plan that outlines how to safely and efficiently evacuate an area

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hazard map

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a map that highlights areas that may be affected by a particular danger

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natural hazard

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a natural event that has the potential for significant impacts on living things and the environment

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natural disaster

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a natural event that causes great damage or loss of life

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alert level

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a status that indicates the level of danger associated with a particular event

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early warning system

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a system designed to detect and provide advance notice of potential hazards or disasters

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earthquake

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a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock underground

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tornado

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a destructive weather event characterized by rotating winds

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thunderstorm

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a weather event characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain