Hurricane
Hurricane Katrina
How are tornados made?
They are formed from cold air and hot air mixing and making a funnel
eight letter word translates to harbor wave
tsunami
starts fast and happens in a flash
flash floods
13 letter word for the study of the atmosphere
meteorology
What is the middle of the hurricane called
The eye
How many Tornados are in the Usa per year(Estimated)
1,200
most common cause of tsunamis
underwater earthquake
most common natural disaster
flood
average weather conditions
climate
Whats the 5 types of scaling for hurricanes
1,2,3,4,5
What is the deadliest tornado
The tri-state(killed 695 people)
what's the largest tsunami ever height
1,720 feet Which was in Lituya Bay, Alaska
rise in sea level
storm surge
earthy scent when rain falls
petrichor
what is the longest lasting hurricane ever
Hurricane John(31 days)
Whats the highest wind speeds a tornado has hit
321 mph by the Bridge CreekâMoore tornado
This type of tectonic plate boundary, where one plate slides beneath another, is the most common source of tsunami-generating earthquakes.
The subduction zone
these prevent water from soaking into the ground
sidewalk, highways, and parking lots.
rush of air that sinks into the ground
down burst
Whats the highest wind speeds a hurricane ever hit
Hurricane Patricia which went 215 mph
Whats the largest tornado, when was it,and how large was it.
El Reno 2013 2.6miles
This major geological region in the Pacific Ocean is where approximately 80% of all tsunamis occur.
The ring of fire
how many inches of water does it take to move a small car
12 inches?
when water vapor cools and becomes water droplets
dew points