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What is another name for a "twister?"
tornado
What do professionals name Hurricanes after?
people's names
ex. Katrina, Irma, Sandy
Where do Earthquakes happen most often?
Along plate edges
(placas tectonicas)
How are tsunamis made?
underwater earthquakes
What is lava?
molten (hot) rock
How fast is an avalanche?
Avalanches can reach speeds of 130kph (80 mph) within about 5 seconds.
What are other names for a hurricane?
cyclone, typhoon and tropical storm
Where did the largest recorded earthquake happen?
Chile in 1960
What usually happens before a tsunami hits the shore?
water recedes (moves back)
What is the 'Ring of Fire'?
a chain of volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean
What movie has a famous tornado?
The Wizard of Oz, Twister
What is the average life of a hurricane?
hint:days
9 days
How is an earthquake formed?
tectonic plates move
How big can tsunami waves be?
10 meters
Why is Pompeii, Italy famous?
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. The preserved site has ruins of streets and houses that visitors can explore today
What is another name for a landslide?
mudslide
What is the calmest part of the hurricane?
The eye of the hurricane.
Where is a safe spot to go during an earthquake?
under a table
Where is the safest place to be if a tsunami is coming?
move away from the coast
Where does the word volcano come from?
Roman god of fire, Vulcan
What is the worst natural disaster?
Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. Flash floods are the most dangerous kind of floods
How many hurricanes occur per season?
8
What is the most famous fault line (Línea de falla)?
San Andreas Fault
where does the word tsunami come from?
Japan
tsu-harbour
nami-wave
Are all volcanoes active (alive)?
no
There are dormant (sleeping) or extinct (dead) volcanoes.