Flood
What is a flood?
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond normal limits
What is a drought?
Drier than average conditions/shortage of water
What is a tsunami?
A long, high sea wave
What is an avalanche?
A mass of snow, ice and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
What is a cyclone?
What are the primary causes of floods?
Excessive rainfall or rapidly melting snow
What causes a drought?
Long periods without rainfall
What factors can cause a tsunami?
1) Earthquakes
2) Volcanic eruptions
3) Tectonic plate movement
What can cause an avalanche?
1) Heavy snowfall
2) Temperature changes
3) Human interference
What names are cyclones given?
Human names; alternating male and female.
Where should you go during a flood event?
Higher ground
How long without do droughts usually last?
Generally from two weeks to several months
Name a major tsunami
Japan, 2011
Indonesia, 2018
What is a safety precaution while in avalanche prone areas?
Travelling with a buddy, carrying safety gear
What is the centre of a cyclone called?
The Eye
Queensland, New South Wales
What impacts do droughts have on people's lives?
1) Lack of water for food
2) Water restrictions for leisure
3) Poorer quality water—health impacts
How are people warned about an incoming tsunami?
Sirens, text alerts, warning broadcasts
How can avalanches affect human structures?
Damage or destroy houses and other buildings in their path. Block roads and prevent help.
What does the rating of a cyclone indicate?
Severity of event; wind speed, potential for damage
How does flooding effect agriculture?
Can destroy crops, kill livestock, erode soil
How can droughts be prevented or lessened?
Saving water, using resources effectively and equitably
What other hydrological hazard can tsunami's cause?
Flash Flooding
How do experts assess the rick of an avalanche?
Studying snow stability, weather conditions, and other terrain characteristics.
What can individuals do to prepare for a cyclone?
Secure loose items, reinforce windows, have an emergency kit