Tsunami
What is the most common cause of a tsunami?
earthquake
What state has the most wildfires?
California
Where are over 80% of earthquakes found?
Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean
Name the stages of a volcano
active, dormant, extinct
What US states are often affected by hurricanes?
Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana
How tall can a tsunami be?
10-100 feet
What are the 2 main natural causes of wildfires?
sun's heat and lightning strikes
Name at least 3 effects of earthquakes
tsunami, landslide, fire, building damage, human
How do volcanoes form?
hotspots, tectonic plates
Where do hurricanes originate?
Atlantic Basin
What happens during a tsunami?
Hint: Water ________
water displacement
What kind of areas are more prone to wildfires?
forested areas
How many detected earthquakes happen every year?
500,000
How many types of volcanoes exist?
4
What months are hurricane season?
June to November
What are the 2 biggest impacts of tsunamis?
impacts on humans and buildings
What percentage of wildfires are caused by humans?
85%
Name at least one way to measure an earthquake
Richter Scale, Mercalli Scale, Moment Magnitude Scale, Seismograph
Name the types of volcanoes
composite, lava dome, shield, cinder cones
What is considered the worst hurricane in US history?
1900 Galveston Hurricane
What was the biggest modern tsunami caused by?
underwater volcanic eruption
How many wildfires occurred in 2021?
8,619
How can humans cause earthquakes?
mining, tunnel construction, building dams
What are the dangers that can happen as a result of volcanoes?
pyroclastic flow, lahar, lava flow, landslide, tsunami
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