Natural Disasters 1
What is an earthquake?
sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement under the earths surface
where are earthquakes most common?
Japan, USA, Indonesia, Chile
During an earthquake, you're inside a building. Would you (a) run outside immediately, or (b) take cover under a strong table until the shaking stops?
(B) – It’s safer to stay inside and take cover.
If we had left earlier, we (not/get) stuck in the flood.
If we had left earlier, we wouldn’t have got stuck in the flood
what is a tsunami?
large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquake/volcano
where are volcanos most common?
Iceland, Italy, Philippines, Italy
A hurricane is approaching your town. Would you (a) stay at home with extra supplies, or (b) evacuate to a shelter with your family?
(B) – If authorities advise evacuation, it’s best to leave.
While the volcano (erupt), people were running for safety.
While the volcano was erupting, people were running for safety.
what is a volcanic eruption
explosion that releases lava and ash
where are wildfires most common?
Spain, Portugal, Australia
You’re hiking when a wildfire starts nearby. Would you (a) move downhill and away from the smoke, or (b) try to outrun the fire through the forest?
(a) – Fire spreads faster uphill, and smoke can be deadly.
The firefighters (rescue) several families from the burning buildings yesterday.
The firefighters rescued several families from the burning buildings yesterday.
what is a hurricane
strong storm with heavy rain
where are avalanches most common?
the alps
There’s a flood warning, and water is rising quickly. Would you (a) try to swim to a safer area, or (b) climb to the roof and wait for help?
(b) – It’s safer to go higher than to risk swimming in floodwater.
By the time the tsunami hit, most people (evacuate) the area.
By the time the tsunami hit, most people had evacuated the area.
what is a landslide?
when rocks/mud fall down a hill/mountain
where are sinkholes most common?
USA
A tsunami alert is issued while you're at the beach. Would you (a) go to higher ground immediately? or (b) stay to take photos and videos before leaving
(A) – Tsunamis come fast, and every second counts.
If we don’t prepare for disasters, more people (be) at risk.
If we don’t prepare for disasters, more people will be at risk.