volcanoes
what are volcanoes?
Volcanoes are openings in the ground that release energy deep inside the planet.
hurricanes are at least __ mph.
74
how tall can tsunamis be.
they can be up to 100 ft tall.
can you always feel earthquakes?
No.
What should you have before a natural disaster?
An emergency kit and a family plan.
How large is the danger area around a volcano?
About a 20 mile radius.
What direction do hurricanes rotate
Hurricanes in the northern hemisphere rotate counterclockwise while hurricanes in the southern hemisphere spin clockwise.
How fast can they travel.
500 mph
how long do they normally last?
under a minute.
Where should you go during a tsunami?
Away from the ocean and towards higher ground.
what decides the shape of a volcano?
What's inside the magma determines the shape.
What are some other names for hurricane
Typhoon or cyclone.
what part of the tsunami causes the most damage.
the huge mass of water behind the initial wave.
what is your chance of being killed by an earthquake?
1 in 2,000,0000
If the wind stops briefly during a hurricane can you go outside?
No!! This is the eye of the storm and the winds will start up again soon.
where does magma normally form?
Magma forms most often near tectonic plates.
How many people died in the great Hurricane of 1780.
22,000–27,501
what does tsunami translate to in japanese.
What did the Valdivia create.
A tsunami.
During an earthquake what should you stay away from.
You should stay away buildings.
How is volcanic lighting caused?
Volcanic lightning comes from colliding, fragmenting particles of volcanic ash which generate static electricity within the volcanic plume.
What is the most dangerous type of hurricane and how fast are its winds.
category 5 and they have 157 mile winds.
How much energy did the great indian ocean tsunami of 2004 release.
23,000 atomic bombs or 300,000 kilotons.
Can you easily predict earthquakes?
No!! They are super unpredictable.
what should you do if you are stuck under debris.
Do not scream because dust can get breathed in and cover your mouth with your shirt.