Tsunami/Blizzard
Blizzards disrupt what?
transportation and daily life
What temperature would a Hurricane need?
Warm temp
tornados are capable of...
producing extremely high winds
What are Wildfires?
Uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly
A natural disaster may cause... (5 affects, can name at least 1)
loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage
A Tsunami is...
a series of huge ocean waves
Floods can result from...
heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or the overflow of rivers and dams
A earthquake results in and causes...
the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing seismic waves
Wildfires are ignited by...
lightning, human activity, or other natural causes, and they pose a serious threat to ecosystems, wildlife, and nearby communities
What are natural disasters?
powerful and often devastating events that occur in nature
Blizzards are dangerous due to...
to the combination of heavy snowfall and high winds, creating snowdrifts and icy conditions
A flood occurs when...
an area of land that is usually dry gets submerged in water
What is a tornado?
a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground
What is a drought?
prolonged period of below-average rainfall
Natural disasters cause
destruction and sometimes loss of life
What is a Tsunami caused by?
caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides
A Hurricane is a...
massive rotating storm with high winds that forms over warm ocean waters
What is a earthquake capable of?
widespread damage to buildings, infrastructure, and landscapes.
Drought can have impacts on...
agriculture, ecosystems, and communities that depend on water resources
What's the most known natural disaster?
Tsunami
A blizzard resembles...
a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility
How big can a hurricane become in width?
about 300 miles wide
A tornado can cause...
significant destruction in their path, including uprooting trees and demolishing buildings
A drought can lead to...
water shortages and crop failures
Name all 9 vocabulary words.
Natural Disaster Tsunami, Hurricane, Floods, Drought, Blizzard, Earthquake, Tornado, wildfire