Name the disaster
A large amount of water covers normally dry land.
flood
The ground suddenly starts shaking and buildings begin to move.
earthquake
What verb means “to harm or break something”?
damage
There's a flood in your area. Water is entering your house.
What should you do?
Possible answer: Move to a safe/higher place and follow emergency instructions.
The ground starts shaking.
Buildings begin to move.
People hear objects falling and breaking.
earthquake
A long period with little or no rain.
drought
A narrow, powerful column of rotating air destroys houses and trees.
tornado
What verb means “to say what you think will happen in the future”?
predict
There's a tornado approaching. Your house has a room with no windows.
Where should you go?
Go to the room with no windows and stay away from windows.
The temperature stays extremely high for several days.
People are told to stay cool and drink plenty of water.
Older people may be especially vulnerable.
heatwave
A powerful storm with very strong winds that usually forms over the ocean.
hurricane
A large uncontrolled fire spreads quickly through a forest.
forest fire
What verb means “to continue to live after something dangerous happens”?
survive
There's a forest fire near your town. You receive an evacuation warning.
Should you stay at home or leave? Why?
Leave and follow the evacuation instructions.
A powerful column of rotating air forms during a storm.
It moves across the land very quickly.
It can destroy houses, trees and cars.
tornado
A huge wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic activity.
tsunami
A volcano suddenly sends lava, ash and gases into the air.
volcanic eruption
What verb means “to save someone from danger”?
rescue
There's a heatwave and the temperature is extremely high.
Name THREE things you can do to stay safe.
Possible answers:
A mountain begins releasing ash and gases.
Lava starts flowing down its sides.
People living nearby may have to evacuate.
volcanic eruption
A huge amount of snow and ice suddenly moves down a mountain.
avalanche
The temperature stays unusually high for several days or weeks.
heatwave
What word means information that tells you about possible danger?
warning
You live near the coast and receive a tsunami warning.
What should you do and why?
Possible answer: Move away from the coast and go to higher ground immediately.
The sea suddenly moves away from the beach.
A huge wave is approaching the coast.
People receive an emergency warning.
tsunami