Extreme Weather
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What is Typhoon?

Storms with high winds and heavy rain that start as tropical storms that form over warm ocean waters.

200

What is a tornado?

A fast-spinning column of air that stretches all the way from a thunderstorm cloud in the sky down to the earth’s surface.

300

What is a Snowstorm or Blizzards?

Storm with blowing or falling snow, high winds, and cold temperatures.

400

What is Drought?

An act of nature that occurs when an area doesn’t receive enough rainfall, drying up rivers and lakes, killing trees, and ruining crops.

500

What is flood?

An act of nature that occurs when too much rain forces streams, rivers, and lakes to overflow.