Volcanoes
Where are most of the volcanoes in the world located?
The Ring of Fire
Earthquakes are typically caused by which type of plate boundary?
Transform Boundary
Go into a basement or room without windows
How are tsunamis formed?
Underwater earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions
Which tectonic plate has the most natural disasters?
The Pacific Plate
What are the 3 types of volcanoes?
Shield, Composite/Stratovolcano, and Cinder Cone
These are breaks in the rocks where earthquakes can occur.
Faults or Fault Lines
How can you stay safe in a hurricane?
Stay inside, stay away from windows, check news alerts, and bring all outdoor items inside
Which natural disasters are caused by tectonic plates?
Volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis
How can you stay safe in a landslide/avalanche?
These are spots in the mantle with very hot magma that can create volcanoes.
Hot spots
These are the first type of waves to hit an earthquake. They are also called P-Waves.
Primary waves
How can you stay safe in a flood?
Go to high ground, don't drive, pack an emergency kit, and don't go in the water
How can you stay safe in an earthquake?
Stay where you are, go under a table, avoid objects that could fall
These type of volcanoes are really steep and they have the biggest explosions.
Composite/Stratovolcanoes
These volcanoes are short and have a crater shape.
Cinder cone
These are the second type of waves that hit during an earthquake. They are also called S-Waves.
Secondary Waves
How can you stay safe in a fire?
Avoid the smoke (cover your nose and mouth), evacuate if necessary, check news updates, be careful with matches and fire
How can you stay safe in a Volcanic Eruption?
Cover your nose, mouth, and eyes; wear protective clothing; watch news alerts; stay inside and close all windows and doors
What are earthquake waves called?
Seismic Waves
What are collapsed volcanoes called?
Calderas
P-Waves and S-Waves are Body Waves. The next waves that hit that cause more damage are called what?
Surface Waves
How are tornadoes formed?
When cold dry air mixes with hot humid air and it spins around to create a funnel.
How can you stay safe during a tsunami?
Go to high ground and avoid the water
What is mass wasting?
Landslides, avalanches, and mudslides