Natural Disasters 1

Dr. Forrester introduces natural disasters, focusing on earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Earthquakes occur due to tectonic plate movements, recorded by seismographs. Safety measures include dropping and covering. Tornadoes, formed in thunderstorms, have high wind speeds causing destruction. Hurricanes, originating over water, weaken on land but cause flooding. The Saffir Simpson Scale measures hurricane intensity. Advances in forecasting reduce casualties, but awareness of potential losses is crucial.

What precautions should one take during an earthquake?

What are storm surges and how do they relate to hurricanes?

How do scientists improve forecasting for natural disasters?