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Natural Disaster

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  • Which term describes a long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?
    Drought
  • In the United States, which month is typically considered the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season?
    September
  • What is the term for molten rock, ash, and gases escaping through a vent in the Earth's crust?
    Volcanic eruption
  • What is the primary cause of a Tsunami?
    Undersea earthquake
  • What is the name for the funnel-shaped column of air that violently rotates and extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?
    Tornado
  • A sudden rush of water down a narrow channel or valley, often caused by heavy rain in a mountainous area, is called a...
    Flash flood