Rapid overflow of water onto land that is usually dry.
What is a flood?
The burning of trees and contamination of air
What is a wildfire?
Long period of very low rainfall, resulting in shortages of water.
What is a drought?
Excessive rainfall during the summer season that leads to widespread flooding.
What is a monsoon?
Electricity that moves through the atmosphere during a thunderstorm.
What is lightning?
a natural event that has a negative effect on people
What is a natural weather hazard?
Dangerous rotating columns of air with high winds that may form funnel clouds.
What is a tornado?
Very hot temperatures with high humidity that lasts more than two days.
What is a heat wave?
Severe snowstorm with winds of at least 35mph and poor visibility.
What is a blizzard?