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NATURAL DISASTERS
A natural disaster is a sudden and extreme event
caused by natural forces.
Tornado
A tornado is a powerful and
dangerous rotating column of air
that comes from a thunderstorm
and touches the ground. It has
very strong winds that can cause
significant damage.
Hurricane
A hurricane is a very powerful
and large storm that forms over
warm ocean water. It has strong
winds that can cause a lot of
damage and can also create
heavy rainfall and flooding.
Earthquake
An earthquake is when the ground
shakes and moves because of the
movement of large pieces of the
earth's outer layer called tectonic
plates. It can cause damage and can
also trigger other natural disasters.
Volcano
A volcanic eruption is an event
where molten rock, ash, and gas
escape from a volcano. When a
volcanic eruption happens, it can
cause explosions, lava flows, and
ash clouds.