Natural Disasters
Name 3 Natural Disasters
Earthquake, volcanic eruptions, tornado, floods, hurricane, wildfire, tsunami, etc
Are all earthquakes dangerous?
No. Only 6 magnitude or higher earthquakes
What is a flood?
An overflow of water onto normally dry land
are all volcanos active?
No.
What is a man made disaster?
Violent events that are caused by humans
What scale are earthquakes measured on?
1-10 magnitude
Can a flood happen everyday?
No.
When did the last volcano erupt in Hawaii?
November 2022
What is a disaster
serious disruption or disturbance to a community
What can we do to stay safe during an earthquake at school?
Go under our desks, hold on, cover head.
What causes a flood?
Heavy rainfall.
What can you put in an emergency saftey kit? Name 3 things
flashlight, Clothes, water, first aid kit, goggles, shoes, canned food, etc
What is a natural disaster?
Violent events that are caused by nature
What is an earthquake?
Shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the earths surface
Can floods occur in Hawaii?
Yes. Flash floods occur very often
The center of a volcano is called a...
crater
Name 2 ways these disasters affect the community
Flooding, destroying homes buildings roads etc, people and animals dying, injuries, etc.
Name 2 ways earthquakes affect the community
Broken roads, homes, people injured, etc
Name 1 way a flood affects the community
How do volcanic eruptions affect the community
Dangerous toxic gas, destroys homes roads buildings, people leave the area and evacuate their homes, ash builds up, airports shut down.