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What is an opening in the Earth’s surface where magma, ash, and gases can escape?
A volcano.
What is a series of very large ocean waves called?
A Tsunami.
What is an uncontrolled fire that spreads through forests, grasslands, or dry areas?
What is a fast-spinning column of air that stretches from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground?
A tornado.
What is a large and powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water?
A hurricane.
What can hurricanes damage?
Homes and infrastructure
What makes tornadoes dangerous?
They move quickly and are very powerful
What builds up beneath the Earth’s surface before a volcano erupts?
Magma.
What usually causes a tsunami?
An underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
What natural event can start a wildfire?
Lightning
How wide can some tornadoes become?
Hundreds of feet.
What can tsunamis do to communities?
Flood entire communities and cause severe destruction.
Besides strong winds, what else do hurricanes bring?
Heavy rain and flooding
What human activity mentioned can cause a wildfire?
Unattended campfires
What is the melted rock called after it erupts from a volcano?
Lava.
Tsunami: What happens when the ocean floor suddenly moves?
It pushes water upward and creates powerful waves.
What can lava do as it flows down the sides of a volcano?
What kind of cloud does a tornado stretch down from?
Thunderstorm clouds.
Where do hurricanes get their energy from?
The heat of the ocean.
What can wildfire smoke do to the air?
Pollute the air and make it difficult to breathe.
In what conditions do wildfires spread quickly?
Hot, dry, and windy conditions.
Hurricane: What happens when warm ocean water heats the air above it?
The warm air rises.
What happens to tsunami waves when they reach shallow coastal areas?
They become much taller.
What can volcanoes release into the air that affects breathing and blocks sunlight?
Ash clouds.
What type of winds meet to help form a tornado?
Warm, wet winds and colder, dryer winds