It is a natural event that causes great damage or loss of life

It is a storm characterized by strong winds with accompanying rain and thunderstorms

It is also called hurricane and tropical cyclone in some parts of the world and is the most common of all natural disasters

If it forms in the northwestern pacific ocean then the term used is _____

If it forms in the north atlantic ocean or northeastern pacific ocean the term used is ____

If it forms in the south pacific ocean and/or indian ocean the term used is ____

It is the center of the typhoon

Storms are named so people will be more aware of them since it will be easier for people to follow their progress and know how dangerous they are

Research shows that storms named after a female or stronger

Public storm warning signals are raised to warn people of incoming weather disturbances

PAGASA means

It uses scientific knowledge to observe collect, assess, and process atmospheric, geophysical, and astronomical information for national safety welfare and economy

It is given to the public ahead of time even if the weather condition is not yet necessarily felt in the specific area

It depends on the intensity, size of circulation, forecast direction and speed of the tropical storm or typhoon when the storm signal is raised. It can change from time to time.

It refers to huge, high waves that form due to strong wind build-up caused by a strong typhoon

It is one of the most deadliest typhoons that hit the Philippines. It also cause storm surges that reach over 5 meters in Leyte and Samar.

It is an overflow of water that covers an area that is usually dry

It usually occur when strong rain first continuously for an extended period of time

It occurs too when water from nearby bodies of water overflow due to heavy rains and reaches residential and commercial low-lying areas

It is also called LANDSLIP

It is the movement of rocks, earth, or debris down a slope as a result of weakened materials and force of gravity

It is the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material from a volcano

Volcanic eruption causes mudflow or debris flow called ___

It is an Indonesian term that means a "flowing lava"

It contains a mixture of rocky debris, pyroclastic material and water. It is a destructive volcanic hazard as it causes serious damage to properties and to life.

It is considered as the world's largest volcanic eruption in the past 100 years during its eruption in June 1991. It spewed magma filled with gas which resulted to an umbrella ash cloud.

It is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground

It happens when rocks (shifting plates) underneath Earth's surface suddenly fail and break along the fault line

It is derived from the Japanese words TSU, meaning HARBOR and NAMI, meaning WAVE

It is a series of giant seismic sea waves caused by an earthquake under the sea, a volcanic eruption near a body of water, a nuclear test, or other similar disturbances in the sea

A massive 30 foot tsunami hit ____ after a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck first on 11 March 2011. The tsunami left 20,000 people dead and some 2500 others missing.

Tsunamis are caused by a big storm

Earthquakes can lead to collapsing of tall buildings and structures

A typhoon is characterized by the presence of strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall

Storm surges are usually caused by typhoons

Landslide is usually triggered by heavy rainfall or an earthquake

A situation is said to be an _____ if there is an immediate threat to people property or the environment

Emergencies happen when there are natural disasters like earthquake typhoon and volcanic eruption

When a natural disaster strikes, the situation can be considered an emergency

It is a humanitarian organization in the country which is committed to provide quality services that protect the life and dignity of people in vulnerable situations

According to the red cross these simple steps will prepare people for emergencies

It is a case or a bug which contains basic medical supplies or materials that are used for giving emergency treatment to a sick or injured person

It is a compact package of food and medical supplies, emergency equipment, and tools that are prepared in advance as an aid for survival during an emergency

It is a plan created to lessen the possible damage that an emergency can cause, specially to people.

Participating in local fire or earthquake drills is helpful in learning the right things to do during dangerous situations

The red cross is a humanitarians organization which is committed to provide quality services that protect the life and dignity of people in vulnerable situations

A first aid kit is a case or a bag which contains compact package of food, emergency equipment, and tools prepared for survival during an emergency.

Everyone in the family should practice the important things one needs to do in case a particular disaster or emergency occurs

It is important to know the local hotline numbers of disaster agency authorities like the NDRRMC and the local fire department