Natural disasters/ Seasons Flashcards

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Tornado

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Tornadoes are typically identified as a funnel of spiraling air descending from the base of clouds to earth.

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Why does the earth experience seasons?

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The earth experiences varied seasons for many different reasons. The Earth’s 23.5 angle is the primary reason we experience seasons, because the sunlight has to travel through more atmosphere. The earth’s spin also contributed to the seasons.

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Hurricane

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A violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds exceeding 72 miles per hour.

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Tropical storms

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A violent, tropical, cyclone of the less than hurricane force. And usually doesn’t reach land.

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Earthquake

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A series if vibrations induced in the earth’s crust by abrupt rupture and rebound of rocks.

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Volcano

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A vent in the earth’s crust through which lave; steam, ashes, etc. are expelled at interval.

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Tsunamis

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An unusually large sea wave produced by a sea quake or undersea volcanic eruption.

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