Volcanoes
A structure that forms in the Earth’s crust when molten material reaches the surface
Volcano
The shaking of the Earth that results from tectonic plates releasing built up stress.
Earthquake
Takes its power from the warm, humid air over warm ocean waters.
Hurricane
An extremely fast spinning column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the Earth’s surface
Tornado
A localized storm accompanied by heavy precipitation, frequent thunder, and lightning.
Thunderstorm
A volcano that is typically under 1000 feet high and have one vent that erupts cinder, ash, and rocks-this is also the most common type of volcano
Cinder cone
Vibrations that travel through the Earth carrying energy released from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and ocean storms.
Seismic Waves
A dome of water that sweeps across a coast when a hurricane hits
Storm surge
During these two seasons most tornadoes occur
Spring and (early) summer
A wave or series of waves produced by an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide
Tsunami
A volcano that is flatter than other volcanoes and has slow, steady oozing eruptions that allow lava to travel long distances before solidifying
Shield Volcano
A visual created that shows the timing and height of each seismic wave during an earthquake
Seismogram
A narrow band of clouds where hurricane winds are the fastest
Eyewall
This location has more tornadoes than any other part of the United States
Great Planes or Tornado Alley
Thunderstorms can cause ______ to form, under certain conditions
Tornadoes
A volcano made of alternating layers of ash fall and lava flows-also known as a stratocone volcano
Composite volcano
A device used to measure seismic waves produced during earthquakes
Seismograph/Seismometer
The center of the storm where winds are the calmest
Eye of the storm
Tornadoes are also known as.....
Twisters
Issued when the storm has formed, it is approaching, and safety measures need to be taken.
Storm Warning
The two types of eruptions volcanos can have
Quiet and Explosive
A scale used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake by measuring how much energy is released during the quake
Moment Magnitude Scale
The scale used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speeds
Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale
The scale used by meteorologists to categorize tornadoes based on damage they incur and how fast their wind speeds are
Enhanced Fujita Scale
Issued when the conditions are right for producing severe weather, but no storm has formed yet.
Storm watch