All About Earthquakes
What happens during an earthquake?
The ground shakes
What is a volcanic eruption?
occurs when hot, molten rock and dissolved gases from deep inside Earth come to the surface
What causes flooding?
Heavy rainfall
What are natural disasters?
acts caused by nature that can damage things, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, tsunami, etc.
What are tectonic plates?
large slabs of rock
What is a flood?
What is a Tsunami and what causes them?
It is a large, powerful ocean wave. They are caused by underwater earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
What are two government agencies that help in disasters?
EPA and FEMA or UNICEF
What is a fault?
place where two chunks of rock slide past one another
What is condensation?
turning from a gas to a liquid
Where do most tsunamis take place in the world?
Atlantic or Pacific Ocean?
Pacific Ocean
How can Earthquakes affect people?
Destroys homes and buildings. Damages roads. Cause fires.
How can volcanic eruptions impact people?
It can destroy homes and buildings. Roads can be covered in lava. Plants and animals can be killed.