Tornado
Name the levels for a tornado.
EF1
EF2
EF3
EF4
EF5
Name the highest level of a volcanic eruption.
VEI 8
Name the cause of an earthquake.
the tectonic plates
How many categories are there for hurricanes?
categories 1 to 5
What are natural disasters?
severe weather to pose a threat to human health and safety
People who photograph & overlook tornadoes are also known as ____________.
tornado chasers
Volcanic gases travel into the atmosphere and can develop what type of precipitation?
Acid rain
What fault does California lie on?
the San Andreas fault
In what season are hurricanes most active?
Summer
Name the 3 types of Natural Disasters
Air (wind)
Water
Land
In what season are tornadoes most active?
Spring
What are lava lakes?
An area of a large amount of molten lava
How many levels are there for earthquakes?
1 to 10
Why are hurricanes becoming stronger as the years go by?
climate change
Referring to natural disasters, what does "resilience" mean?
the state's or country's ability to bounce back after a natural disaster
Where does the spinning of the tornado develop?
horizontally between the ground level and the clouds
Aside from the creation of death & destruction on Earth, what else do volcanoes create?
life
What part of the body is the most important to protect at the time of an earthquake, and WHY?
the back, vertebrae - b/c it can leave you paralyzed or instant death
How are categories made for hurricanes?
depends on wind speed and structural damage
Name the percentage (%) of flooding from a natural disaster.
about 90%
Name the difference between "tornado alley" & "dixie alley".
tornado alley - ef 1 to ef 3
dixie alley - ef 4 & ef 5
How many "super" volcanoes are there in the US?
6 total "super volcanoes
Name 2 types of other disasters that can be caused as a result from an earthquake.
soil liquefaction (liquid sand), landslides, avalanches, fires, tsunamis, etc...
Why is a hurricane referred to as a "tropical storm"?
occurs during the summer time, includes, rain, high winds, and a storm surge
With respect to the region of earthquakes & volcanoes, why are these areas vulnerable to these natural disasters?
the Pacific Ring of Fire