Natural disasters Flashcards
1
Q
warm ocean surface water, deought
A
el nino
2
Q
results from the natural processes of the earth
A
natural disasters
3
Q
temp cools, intense rain and floods
A
la nina
4
Q
forms in large bodies of warm water
A
typhoon
5
Q
abnormal increase in water level in coastal areas
A
storm surge
6
Q
cause of storm surge
A
strong winds brought by the low pressure at the eye
7
Q
in low-lying areas caused by typhoons, sudden intense heavy prolonged rain, overflown or clogged canals, denudation of forests
A
flooding
8
Q
caused by heavy continuous rainfall, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, quarrying, cutting trees
A
landslides
9
Q
tremors
A
earthquakes
