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Types of Natural Disasters
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Tornadoes
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Assignment
Effects of Tornadoes in Alabama
Tuscaloosa County: December 16, 2000
Hurricanes
Hurricane Preparations
Effects of Alabama Hurricanes
Hurricane Frederick - 1979 Hurricane Ivan 2005
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Earthquakes
Shaking caused by movements of plates in the earth’s crust
Occur along faults – borders between two plates
Occur most often along the Ring of Fire
Related Websites: National Geographic: Earthquakes Exploratorium Faultline Project USGS: Earthquakes for Kids
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Volcanoes
More than 500 active volcanoes in the world; over half in the Ring of Fire
Pressure builds below the earth’s surface producing eruptions of lava, rock, and volcanic gases
Related Websites:National Geographic Kids – Volcano!
Build a Volcano Activity Volcano World Virtual Field Trips
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Preparing for a Volcano
Visit this site for safety tips before, during, and after a volcano.
Weather Wiz Kids: Volcano Safety
Floods
Result from heavy rains May involve rivers overflowing, storm
surge/ocean waves, & dams or levees breaking
Most common natural hazard Flashfloods = floods that happen very fast Related websites:
PBS: In Focus – Floods!How TVA Stops FloodsNova – Hot Science: The River’s Gift
Flood Preparations
Visit this site to learn more about floods, and scroll down to discover important flood safety tips.
Weather Wiz Kids – Rain and Floods
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Tsunami Preparedness
Visit this website for important tips for surviving a tsunami.
FEMA Hazards Fact Sheets: Tsunami
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Effects of TsunamisIndian Ocean Tsunami – December 26, 2005
Winter Storms
May include snow, ice storms, sleet, freezing rain, and extremely cold temperatures
Most deaths occur in automobiles Storms may cause widespread power outages Related Websites:
National Weather Service: Winter StormsRisk Watch: Severe Winter StormsScholastic – Winter Storms
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Winter Storm Preparations Visit these sites for tips on how to
prepare for a winter storm.
CDC: Winter Storm Facts
Winter Storm Fact Sheet
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