tornadoes
What are tornadoes?
a violently rotating column of air touching the ground, usually attached to the base of a thunderstorm.
what is an earthquake?
An earthquake is the shaking of the ground caused by the sudden release of energy in the earth's crust.
what are hurricanes?
a well-defined system of showers and thunderstorms with a well-defined circulation center with maximum winds of 74 mph/64 knots or greater.
what are tsunamis?
a series of giant waves in the ocean that are caused by a sudden displacement of ocean water.
what are wildfires?
A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland areas like forests, grasslands, or prairies.
What do you need to do to prepare for a tornado?
Stock up on emergency supplies that can be used after a tornado. These supplies should include a first aid kit and emergency supply kits for the home and automobile, including emergency water and food. Store enough supplies to last at least 3 days. Create a pet disaster preparedness kit if you have pets.
How is an earthquake made
An earthquake is created when two tectonic plates suddenly slip past each other along a fault line, releasing stored energy in the form of seismic waves that cause the ground to shake.
When is hurricane season?
June 1 to November 30
true or false tornadoes can be dangerous
true they have killed15 deaths, 448 injuries, and damaged over $100 million
True or false earthquakes can be dangerous
True, earthquakes can be dangerous and cause significant damage and injuries, even death, due to building collapses, tsunamis, fires, and other secondary effects.
What is the scale used to classify tornadoes based on their intensity?
What is the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale)
What is the point's name on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus?
the epicenter.
What is the name of a tornado that forms over water?
What is a waterspout?
What are the waves that travel through the Earth's interior called?
seismic waves