Types of Natural Hazards
This hazard is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement along fault lines.
What is an Earthquake?
This tectonic process causes earthquakes by the movement of Earth's plates.
What is plate tectonics?
Scientists use this instrument to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.
What is a seismometer?
This is the safest place to be during a tornado.
What is a basement or storm shelter?
Tiltmeters monitor these changes in a volcano.
What are the volcano's shape?
A large, rotating storm with strong winds and heavy rain over warm ocean water is called this.
What is a hurricane?
When warm moist air rises rapidly over oceans, it can cause this type of storm.
What is a hurricane (or topical cyclone)?
This technology used waves to detect underwater earthquakes and tsunamis.
What is sonar?
When preparing an emergency kit, you should include these three essentials.
What are water, food, and first aid supplies?
There appears to be a correlation between volcanic eruption frequency and this.
What is magnitude?
This hazard occurs when a volcanic erupts and releases lava, ash, and gas.
What is a volcano?
This natural hazard is cause by the collapse of mountains or steep slope.
What is a landslide?
Meteorologists use these to predict hurricanes and tropical storms by tracking their path.
What is weather satellites?
This plan involves knowing multiple ways to evacuate your home or school during a disaster.
What is an evacuation plan?
Prediction that describe what the weather is likely to be on a particular day.
What is Weather prediction?
Rapid downhill movement of soil, rocks, and debris, often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes, is known as this.
What is a landslide?
The pressure buildup of magma beneath Earth's surface cause this natural hazard.
What is a volcanic eruption?
This early warning system alerts people about an approaching tornado.
What is a tornado siren?
During an earthquake, experts recommend you to do this to protect yourself indoors.
What is "Drop, Cover, and Hold On?"
Large-scale phenomena that are related to long-term weather patterns.
What are Climate Hazards?
This natural hazard involves a sudden rise in sea level due to underwater earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
What is a tsunami?
This underwater event can trigger a tsunami.
What is an earthquake?
This method studies past volcanic activity to predict future eruptions.
What is historical data?
This type of insurance can help people recover financially after natural disasters.
What is disaster insurance?
Atmospheric conditions that are likely to produce a tornado.
What is warm moist air mixing with cool drier air?