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Natural Disasters 4-ESS2-2

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earthquake

a sudden shaking of rock in the Earth's crust
earthquake Simple Definition

flood plain

a wide valley through which a river flows and can overflow
flood plain Simple Definition

hurricane

a large tropical storm with winds of more than 74 mph
hurricane Simple Definition

landslide

the sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a slope
landslide Simple Definition

tornado

a spinning funnel-shaped column of wind
tornado Simple Definition

tsunami

a huge wave caused by an underwater earthquake
tsunami Simple Definition

volcano

a mountain through which lava flows to Earth’s surface
volcano Simple Definition

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