Geological Natural Disasters
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, caused by movements within the Earth's crust
Earthquake
The immediate and long-term effects of a hazard on ecosystems and living organisms
Ecological Impacts
This network of sensors detects ground motion and provides early warnings for earthquakes
Seismograph network
This 2004 Indian Ocean event caused widespread devastation and loss of life
Boxing Day Tsunami
This NESA term is used when you provide characteristics and features
Describe
A mountain or hill with a vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are erupted from the Earth's crust
Volcano
The destruction or damage of habitats caused by natural disasters
Habitat Loss
This remote sensing technology uses satellites to track the movement and intensity of cyclones and hurricanes
Satellite imagery or Meteorological satellites
This 1980 eruption in the United States caused significant ashfall and disrupted air travel
Mount St. Helens Eruption
This NESA term means to show how things are similar or different
Compare
A large, destructive wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea
Tsunami
The death or displacement of populations of organisms due to a hazard event
Loss of Biodiversity
This system uses buoys and sensors to detect changes in sea level and pressure that may indicate an approaching tsunami
Tsunami warning system
This 2011 Japanese event caused a nuclear meltdown and widespread contamination
Fukushima nuclear Disaster
This NESA term means to make a judgment based on criteria
Assess
A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
Avalanche
The disruption of natural processes, such as nutrient cycles and food webs, caused by a disaster
Ecosystem Disruption
This technology uses radar to monitor rainfall and predict potential flooding
Doppler radar or Weather radar
The 2010 earthquake in Haiti resulted in widespread devastation, loss of life, and long-term challenges for the country. Was this event a hazard or a disaster?
Disaster
This NESA term means to relate cause and effect
Explain
A rapid downhill flow of soil and rock fragments, often triggered by heavy rainfall
Landslide
The long-term changes in the composition and structure of ecosystems following a natural disaster
Ecological Succession
This technique involves analyzing historical data and geological records to assess the likelihood of future volcanic eruptions
Volcanic hazard assessment or Volcanic monitoring
This 1991 volcanic eruption in the Philippines caused significant global cooling due to the massive amount of ash and sulfur dioxide released into the atmosphere.
Mount Pinatubo eruption
This NESA term means to suggest what may happen based on available information
Predict