how do volcanoes form?
openings on earth's surface
can hurricanes cause massive flooding?
yes/true
what causes earthquakes?
the moving of tectonic plates
what shape are tornadoes?
funnel
what is the most important thing to do when a natural disaster is coming?
GET TO SAFETY!!
name a famous volcano
mt. helens, mt. fuji, mt. vesuvius, etc.
what is the hurricane that hit texas in 2017 called?
hurricane harvey
which disaster is caused by underwater earthquakes?
tsunamis
can tornadoes bring cars up into the air?
yes!
how do most wildfires start?
by humans who aren't careful enough
what is a landform that volcanoes create?
islands, mountains, plateaus, etc.
what gives hurricanes the energy to form?
warm ocean water
where do most earthquakes happen?
on the boundary between tectonic plates
where do people hide during tornadoes?
in safe rooms underground
tsunamis are super fast once they reach the shore
what are the 3 things volcanoes release?
gas, lava, and ash
when is hurricane season?
may through november
what should you do if there's an earthquake happening?
drop, cover, and hold on
what place in the world experiences the most tornadoes?
the US
where should you go if a tsunami is coming towards you?
high and far away from it
what is the difference between dormant and active volcanoes?
dormant - hasn't erupted in 10000 years
active - has erupted in the past 10000 years
do hurricanes usually hit south america?
no/false
what scale is used to measure earthquakes?
richter scale
which conditions cause tornadoes?
what are people who go find and do in-field research about natural disasters called?
storm chasers