Earthquakes
Earthquakes can cause which other natural disaster to occur?
Tsunamis
How are tornadoes similar to hurricanes?
They both destroy anything in their path.
What usually causes tsunamis to form?
Earthquakes
What is a volcanoe?
a mountain or hill with an opening
How are hurricanes different from tornadoes?
Hurricanes form over warm ocean water, and you can't tell how strong it is until it's over you!
What was recorded as one of the worst earthquakes of all time to occur?
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
What are tornadoes?
Large columns of spinning air that form from thunderstorms.
How high can tsunamis get?
over 100 ft
What is inside a volcano?
Magma
How wide can a hurricane get?
100 miles wide
Why was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake one of the worst ever recorded, if it wasn't the biggest earthquake ever recorded?
It caused a lot of damage. Over 225,000 people were left homeless, which was half the city.
How fast can the winds speed happen in tornadoes?
over 300 mph!
How far can tsunamis travel?
over 10 miles inland
What is magma called when it reaches the Earth's surface?
Lava
What were the wind speeds in the strongest recorded hurricane?
about 215 mph!
Where does an Earthquake begin and how does it form?
In the epicenter, when the earth's plates move they cause the ground to move and break.
What kind of damage can a tornado cause?
can rip off roofs, uproot trees, flip cars, lift homes in the air!
What is the Japanese meaning for tsunamis?
tsu: harbor
nami: wave
How hot can lava get?
2,200 degrees F
What kind of damage can a hurricane cause?
snap trees in half, cause roofs to collapse, sends debris in the air, and can send waves and flooding from large amounts of rainfall.
What kind of destruction did the 1906 SF earthquake cause?
Fires!! The city's water system was destroyed, leaving no way to control the fires and causing over 3,000 deaths.
Where do tornadoes happen and how long do they last?
Anywhere where thunderstorms occur, but mostly found in central states like Kansas and Oklahoma. Tornadoes can last up to 3 hours long.
What two plates cause pressure to build, to form tsunamis?
Oceanic and Continental plates
What can an erupting volcano cause to happen? Name 3.
Tsunamis, earthquakes, flashfloods, mudflows, and rockfalls.
Where do hurricanes happen and how long can they last?
Hurricanes can only form over warm ocean water. Some have lasted up to 31 days long!