Tornadoes and Hurricanes
Do hurricanes or tornadoes last longer?
Hurricanes
Name one stage of a volcano
Active, Dormant, Extinct
Where are over 80% of earthquakes found?
Ring of Fire or the Pacific Ocean
What are the 2 biggest impacts of tsunamis?
Impacts on humans and buildings
What state has the most wildfires?
California
When is hurricane season?
June through November
Name at least 2 types of volcanoes
Composite, lava dome, shield, cinder cones
How many detected earthquakes happen every year?
500,000
What is the most common cause of a tsunami?
Earthquakes
What are the 2 main natural causes of wildfires?
Sun’s heat and lightning strikes
Where are tornadoes most common in the U.S.?
The Great Plains
Name two dangers that can happen from a volcano?
Pyroclastic flow, lahar, lava flow, landslide, tsunami
Name at least one way to measure an earthquake?
Richter Scale, Mercalli Scale, Moment Magnitude Scale, Seismograph
How tall can a tsunami be?
10-100ft
What kind of areas are more prone to wildfires?
Forested areas
Name 2 states that are heavily impacted by hurricanes.
Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana
How do volcanoes form?
Hotspots, Tectonic Plates
Name at least 3 effects of earthquakes
Tsunami, fire, landslides, building damage
What was the biggest modern tsunami caused by?
Underwater volcanic eruption
What percentage of wildfires are caused by humans?
85%
What is the name of the longest-lasting and most destructive tornado?
Tri-State Tornado
How many types of volcanoes are there?
4
How can humans cause earthquakes? (Name at least one)
Mining, Tunnel Construction, Building dams
What happens during a tsunami? Hint: Water ______.
Water Displacement
Around how many wildfires were there in 2020 OR 2021?
2020: 9,917
2021: 8,619