Hurricane
A large, rotating storm that forms over warm ocean waters and causes significant damage when it reaches land.
A hurricane
Tornadoes are most common in this region of the US, nicknamed for its frequent twisters.
Tornado Alley
This instrument measures temperature
Thermometer
Earthquakes happen because of the movement of these giant slabs of Earth's crust.
Plates, tectonic plats
This hot melted rock can be found below Earth's crust
Magma
This is the calm center of a hurricane where the winds are light and skies are clear.
Eye
This is a type of alert when tornadoes are possible in the area based on weather conditions.
Tornado Watch
The long-term average weather conditions in a specific place.
Climate
This is a type of wave, generated by underwater earthquakes, can cause destruction to coast lines.
Tsunami
This hot melted rock can be found above Earth's crust.
Lava
Hurricanes form over this large body of water.
Oceans
This type of alert is issued when there is an active tornado forming and is expected to touchdown nearby.
Tornado Warning
The day to day changes in our atmosphere
Weather
The point of the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts is called this.
Epicenter
The Ring of Fire is a zone of active volcanoes located around this ocean.
Pacific Ocean
What type of water from the ocean fuels hurricanes?
Warm, moist air
The rotating air in a tornadoes is caused by this weather phenomenon, which occurs when warm, moist air meets cool, dry air.
Wind Shear
This type of front is when cold air is replaced by warm air.
Warm front
Converging Plate
This type of volcano is known for its steep sides and explosive eruptions. (Example: Mt St Helen's)
Stratovolcano
When a hurricane makes landfall, this dangerous rise in ocean water can cause major flooding.
Storm Surge
A tornado is a rapidly spinning column of air that extends from this type of cloud to the ground.
Cumulonimbus cloud
The name for a boundary where two air masses meet, often causing storms.
Front
Earthquakes often occur along these cracks or fractures in Earth's crust.
Faults
This type of volcano has a gradual slope to it and erupts at a slower rate. (Example: Mauna Loa, Hawaii)
Shield Volcano