Dust Storms
What was the "dust bowl"?
A series of harsh dust storms
How long was the statue of liberty closed?
More than a year
Whats the main cause of forest fires?
People
Whats an avalanche?
A huge mass of snow that slides down a mountains slopes
What happened to Mt St Helens in 1980?
It had erupted
How long did the Dust Bowl last?
What happened while she was closed?
She got a "bath".
how many fires happen a year?
125000
Why does the snow fall?
Its unstable and heavy winds, melting snow, earthquakes and loud noises move it
Whats a volcano?
A crack in the earths crust from pressure underground
How did they tell where the dust was coming from?
The color.
Red=Oklahoma
Brown=Kansas
Yellow=Texas and New Mexico
What causes pollution?
smoke, paper, dust, soot, grime, fumes, paint, and even tire rubber
What is it called when the fire is on the surface
A ground fire
How fast can this snow move?
whats in a volcano?
Lava or magma
How do dust storms occur?
The land is stripped bare.
Specifically poor farming and cattle weakening the soil.
What happens to you because of pollution?
You can get a sore throat and your eyes can sting. you can also get dizzy or a headache
Whats a crown fire?
When flames go from treetop to treetop
What do scientists do to help skiers?
They cause small avalanches to make sure its safer
How many akes did Mt St Helens cover when it collapsed
26
What made the dust storms in 1883 happen?
A volcano exploded
In what city did 4000 residents die due to pollution?
London
How did Smokey Bear come to be?
He was as bear cub found after a forest fire
How do they make these smaller avalanches
Explosives
How many people died?
65