Vocabulary
Moving something from side to side
Lateral
The two tectonic plates crashed into each other, _____ an earthquake
Triggering
A natural disaster caused by tectonic plates colliding beneath the Earth's surface.
Earthquake
How did Kelly Sieh predict that there would be an underwater earthquake near Tello Island?
He used the height of coral reefs
Name one famous hurricane
Katrina, Sandy, Maria, Ivan, Andrew
The act of destroying or ruining something
Destruction
The kindergarteners did not understand the lesson, so the teacher _____ it to make it easier.
Modified
A type of natural disaster caused by tectonic plates colliding beneath the ocean, causing a giant wave.
Tsunami
What was the name of the coral Sieh studied in the book?
Porites
What natural disaster destroyed a large part of Paradise, Los Angeles?
Wildfires
Doing something to start an action or event
Trigger
The student's lines were so straight and ____ to each other.
Parallel
A type of natural disaster that causes lava to spill out of a mountain
Volcanic Eruption
What is a tectonic plate located under the ocean called?
Oceanic Plate
What language does the word Tsunami come from?
Japanese
To spread out in waves or rays
Radiate
A wave of pain _____ from the spot where the football hit my arm.
Radiated
A type of natural disaster that destroys forests and homes with fire
Wild Fires
Is the Earth's center solid or gooey?
Molten, gooey lava
What do the rings on coral tell us about them?
Their age
To push something with great force
Thrust
Cars can only drive ___, not up and down.
Laterally
A large storm that causes flooding, high winds, and power outages
Hurricane
Where did the Tello Island villagers move to avoid any damage to their homes after the tsunami?
They moved to the highest point of the island
What state is home to multiple volcanoes?
Hawaii