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NATURAL DISASTERS

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  • Severe snowstorms characterized by strong winds and low visibility.
    Blizzards
  • A ________ is the movement of mass of rock, debris, or earth down slope.
    LANDSLIDE
  • Large waves caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, often leading to coastal flooding.
    . Tidal Waves
  • Disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere caused by solar activity, which can disrupt communication and power systems.
    Solar Storms
  • Collision of meteoroids with the Earth, which can cause significant destruction.
    Meteorite Impacts
  • Sudden outbreaks of pests that can devastate crops and ecosystems.
    Pest Infestations
  • A ______ is an overflow of water.
    flood
  • Prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.
    Heatwaves
  • A _________ is a huge ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquake.
    tsunami
  • a giant, circular, swirling storm?
    hurricabe
  • Rising of the Earth's crust due to tectonic forces, which can lead to earthquakes and landslides.
    Tectonic Uplift
  • Extended periods of deficient rainfall relative to the average for a region.
    Droughts
  • A type of landslide that involves the flow of mud and debris down a slope.
    Mudslides
  • A _________ is when lava and gas are released from a volcano, sometimes explosively.
    volacanic eruption
  • A _________ is a huge ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquake.
    tsunami
  • Similar to hurricanes, but occurring in the Northwest Pacific.
    Typhoons
  • Release of radioactive materials due to accidents at nuclear power plants.
    Nuclear Accidents
  • A _________ is an uncontrolled fire that typically occurs in forested areas.
    wildfire
  • An _________ is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
    earthquake
  • A ________ is the movement of mass of rock, debris, or earth down slope.
    landslide
  • : Freezing rain that coats surfaces with ice, causing hazardous conditions.
    Ice Storms
  • Severe shortage of food resulting from various factors, including drought, war, or economic instability.
    Famine
  • Damage to crops and vegetation caused by freezing temperatures.
    Frosts:
  • Extended periods of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region.
    Droughts:
  • An _________ is a large amount of snow that quickly moves down a slope.
    avalanche
  • A _________ is when lava and gas are released from a volcano, sometimes explosively.
    volcanic eruption
  • Sudden collapse of the ground due to the dissolution of underlying limestone or other soluble rocks.
    . Sinkholes
  • : Strong winds that lift and carry dust and sand, reducing visibility and air quality.
    Dust Storms
  • Tropical storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.
    Cyclone
  • A _________ is a giant swirling storm.
    typhoon
  • An _________ is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
    earthquake
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