Earthquakes
What are earthquakes?
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth.
What comes out of a volcano?
Lava
How are typhoons measured? Bonus: what is the name of the scale?
Categories 1-5, Saffir-Simpson scale
What is a hazard?
Hazards are the threat of a physical, naturally occurring phenomena that intimidate many due to their many negative effects.
What machine calculates the magnitude of an earthquake?
What causes volcanic eruptions?
A build-up of pressure in the earth is released by things such as a plate movement. This forces molten rock to explode into the air (causing a volcanic eruption).
What is the name of the center of the storm and what is it most infamous for?
The "eye" of the storm is the center and is famous for its brief eerily quiet and clear skies before the storm continues.
What is a natural disaster?
A naturally occurring event that causes great damage or loss of life.
What waves are generated from an earthquake?
Seismic Waves
What are some effects of a volcano? (physical, mental, social, etc.)
IDPs, burns, grief/trauma (from lost family), loss of homes, death, etc.
What are the effects of a typhoon? (physical, mental, social, environmental, etc.)
Loss of homes, drowning/death, grief, trauma, etc.
What is the relationship between natural disasters and Internally Displaced People?
Many natural disasters cause harm in its surrounding environment. This includes homes and workplaces. If those were to be destroyed, the residents would have no job or home (making them IDPs).
What are the four major layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core
Name one of the 4 main types of volcanoes.
Cinder Cone Volcano, Stratovolcano (Composite Volcano), Shield Volcano, Lava Dome
At what latitude do typhoons form?
Typhoons form in latitudes 8° to 20° north or south of the equator.
What is the relationship between exposure and vulnerability?
The more exposed you are to a hazard, the more danger you are in. This means you have a higher vulnerability
Why do tectonic plates move?
They move due to temperature and pressure from the asthenosphere
Name all three types of plate boundaries
Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries
What forms a typhoon?
"A typhoon forms when winds blow into areas of the ocean where the water is warm. These winds collect moisture and rise, while colder air moves in below. This creates pressure, which causes the winds to move very quickly. The winds rotate, or spin, around a center called an eye." -Study.com
How does adaptive capacity increase your likelihood of survival when in a natural disaster?
When in a natural disaster or at risk of a hazard, it's best to be able to adapt and overcome. This is because adapting yourself in order to prepare for or overcome an obstacle creates less sensitivity and vulnerability.