tornadoes
where and when do tornadoes occur.....
the central plains of the United States
How long will an earthquake last?
10 to 30 seconds
What causes flooding?
heavy rainfall, snowmelt, storm surges, and dam failures
what is a lockdown for weather
a situation where people are advised to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities due to severe weather conditions like heavy rain, snowstorms, high winds, or extreme heat
what is a hailstorm?
a storm that produces hail, which are balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky like rain, typically associated with thunderstorms.
how do tornadoes form and can they be predicted? ...
when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air in a thunderstorm/When forecasters see those conditions, they can predict that tornadoes are likely to occur. However, it is not yet possible to predict in advance exactly when and where they will develop, how strong they will be, or precisely what path they will follow.
how do earthquakes form ???
Earthquakes are the result of sudden movement along faults within the Earth
How many inches of water can float a car?
12 inches
what causes a hailstorm
strong thunderstorm updrafts that lift water droplets into areas of the atmosphere where temperatures are below freezing, causing the droplets to freeze and grow into hailstones,
how long and fast is a tornado on the ground...
ground time can range from an instant to several hours, although the typical time is around
5 to perhaps 10 minutes
Is it better to be outside during an earthquake?
No, it is generally safer to be inside during an earthquake than outside
what occurs flooding
when prolonged rain falls over several days, when intense rain falls over a short period of time, or when an ice or debris jam causes a river or stream to overflow onto the surrounding area.
Does it hurt when hail hits you?
Mostly it feels like a little sting, but bigger chunks can feel like getting shot with pebbles or stones.
how do tornadoes stop....
when they lose energy, such as when they move over colder ground or when the thunderstorm that produced them weakens.
Which side of the USA is most at risk for an earthquake?
California and Alaska
What happens to the flood?
starved the Flood into extinction
Do fireworks stop tornadoes
No. The brief overpressure created by an explosion would not counter the persistent low pressure of a tornado.
What state has zero earthquakes?
Florida and North Dakota
What is flood disaster
a natural disaster that occurs when water overflows onto land that's normally dry