ESS3B - Natural Hazards

Paul Anderson explains natural hazards, their potential to become disasters, and how they can be predicted and mitigated. He uses historical examples like the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the eruption of Mount St. Helens to illustrate these concepts. The video also discusses the impact of population growth and climate change on natural disasters and provides guidance on teaching these topics in schools.

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

Can you provide an example of a natural hazard that led to a natural disaster?

What measures can be taken to reduce damage caused by natural hazards?

How can we predict natural hazards like earthquakes and volcanoes?

How does population growth affect the impact of natural disasters?

Why is it important to understand the patterns of severe weather in different regions?

What role do meteorologists play in predicting severe weather?