What is a hurricane?
A tropical storm with high winds and heavy rain
Where are most volcanoes located?
the Pacific Rim
In what state in the U.S. could an avalanche occur?
Alaska, Montana, Utah, Colorado..
What do volcanoes release when they erupt?
Magma, lava and ash
How many forest fires are there in the U.S. each year?
100,000 every year
Name 3 states in the USA that are affected by hurricanes.
Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, New York...and more
These occur when storms cause rivers to flood and high winds cause high tides on land.
Floods
How does a tsunami occur?
After an earthquake or volcanic eruption
What natural disasters could you experience on a ski trip?
An avalanche and/or blizzard
In what part of the U.S. are Earthquakes most common?
the West coast (CA, OR, WA, AK)
This is a severe snowstorm with very high winds and extremely low temperatures.
A blizzard
Extremely hot temperatures that cover an area (state/s, country/ies, etc)
Heat wave
How many tornados does the U.S. have each year?
1200, more than anywhere else in the world.
Name one island in Spain that has a volcano.
Tenerife
What is a tornado?
A spinning tube of air that touches the ground and cloud above.
What is an avalanche?
It is like a mudslide but it is made of snow and ice, which moves very quickly down the side of a mountain
Are droughts harmful to people and animals in the area?
Yes
Fast moving landslides that occur after heavy rain
mudslides
What causes an earthquake?
The movement of the Earth's plates
Is a hurricane a tropical storm?
Yes
Does a tornado usually cover large distances?
No