tornadoes
how fast can a tornado go
nearly stationary to over 60 mph
how fast can a hurricane go
11 to 12 miles per hour, but can reach speeds up to 40 mph
how does a volcano form
at plate boundaries where tectonic plates collide or separate, or at hotspots deep within the Earth.
1st most dangerous whirlpool in the world
Saltstraumen Maelstrom
how do earthquakes form
caused by the sudden release of energy when tectonic plates shift and slide along fault lines
what is the best way to survive a tornado
seek shelter in a basement, storm cellar, or a designated tornado shelter
what was the biggest hurricane ever recorded
Hurricane Patricia
what was the biggest volcanic eruption in the world
Mount Tambora in 1815
This eruption, with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 7, released an estimated 37-45 cubic kilometers of ash, pumice, and other rocks into the atmosphere. The eruption is also credited with causing a significant cooling effect on Earth's temperature.
how do whirlpools form
Whirlpools form when opposing currents of water meet and begin to rotate, creating a vortex-like structure
what was the strongest earthquake in history
1960 Valdivian Earthquake in Chile, with a magnitude of 9.5
what was the fastest tornado
321 mph (517 km/h) measured during the 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado.
what was the deadliest hurricane
Galveston Hurricane of 1900
which caused an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 deaths according to the National Oceanic
what was the largest volcanic eruptions in the past 2,000 years
1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia
are whirlpools dangerous
Yes,
whirlpools can be dangerous, particularly maelstroms, as they can pull people and small boats into a vortex, potentially leading to drowning or other injuries
how much was the net worth for the biggest earthquake
$550 million
how do tornadoes form
when warm, moist air rises and interacts with cool, dry air, creating spinning air currents that can descend to the ground
What is the largest a hurricane can get
were talking mph
200 mph
1st most dangerous volcano in the world
Mount Vesuvius
how wide can whirlpools get
a few feet to hundreds, of feet in diameter
what is the deadliest earthquake
1556 Shaanxi earthquake in China
which is estimated to have killed around 830,000 people.
what was the deadliest tornado in us history
Tri-state Tornado
Tri-State Tornado, which occurred on March 18, 1925. This tornado impacted Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, resulting in approximately 695 fatalities and over 2,000 injuries. The storm also caused extensive damage, including the destruction of over 15,000 homes and $1.4 billion in property damage
how does a hurricane form
The process starts with warm, moist air rising from the ocean surface, creating low pressure areas and drawing in more air. As this air rises and cools, it condenses and releases heat, fueling further rising air and leading to a swirling, circular pattern
What is the most dangerous volcano in the world in terms of eruptions
Mount St. Helens, Washington,In 198
how much was the net worth for the biggest whirlpool, of damage
April 4, 2016, was $20.8 billion
what is the second largest earthquake ever recorded
1964 Alaska Earthquake
(also known as the Good Friday Earthquake), which had a magnitude of 9.2. It occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska on March 27, 1964. The earthquake was the most powerful recorded earthquake in U.S. and North American history. It was a megathrust earthquake that lasted nearly three minutes.