Tornado
Looks like a
Funnel
Thunderstorms have.....
Thunder, Lightning, rain, hail
What is a Tsunami?
A giant wave
What is a blizzard?
A severe snow storm
How do they happen?
Plates colliding
Where is a good place to go during a tornado?
Basement, Ditch, Under a bridge, in a room thats enclosed with no windows.
When do they mostly occur?
Spring, Summer
How is a Tsunami caused?
An earthquake on the ocean floor
What is something that can happen to a person caught in a blizzard?
Frost bite, hypothermia, death
Where do most earthquakes happen in the US?
California
Winds can travel up to.....
300mph
Where is the worst place to be in a thunderstorm?
Under a tree
What sign does the water give to show there is a tsunami coming?
The water recedes before wave comes
Give me a way that you can prepare for a blizzard.
Get food, water, flashlights, blankets, med kit, batteries, radio, charged cell phone
Where do most happen in the world?
The ring of fire
Where do most tornados happen?
Tornado Alley
What is the best conductor (transporter) of electricity?
Water
If you are in one what should you do?
Go to highest point, hold onto a tree
Another name for a blizzard...
Nor'easter
Which is worse a 3.6 or a 6.0?
6.0
How big can the damage area be?
one mile wide 50 miles long
About how many happen everyday around the world?
1,800
How high can waves reach?
100 ft
What is the snowiest city in the U S?
The snowiest city in the United States is Rochester, NY. It averages 94 inches of snow each year.
What is an epicenter?
Where earthquake starts