A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement inside the Earth. It can make buildings move and sometimes fall. It can be strong or weak, and they often happen without warning. People feel the ground shake, and it can be very scary.
Earthquake
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A mountain or hill with an opening where hot lava, ash, and gases can come out.
volcano
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A very strong and fast wind that forms a funnel shape and moves down from a storm cloud. They can spin quickly and can cause a lot of damage to buildings and trees.
tornado
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Long periods with little or no rain, leading to water shortages.
droughts
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When a large amount of soil, rocks, and mud suddenly moves down a hill or mountain. This can happen after heavy rain, earthquakes, or when the ground is weak.
landslide
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A very large wave caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. When it happens, it can move fast across the ocean and become very tall when it reaches the land.