Unit 9: Our Green Home - Natural Disasters on the Rise

Vocabulary flashcards covering types of natural disasters and their descriptions from Unit 9.

Hurricane

A fierce storm that forms over warm seas resulting in powerful winds and heavy rainfall.

Tsunami

A series of giant sea waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions that flood coastal areas.

Tornado

A tremendous spinning funnel of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

Wildfire

An uncontrollable blaze that spreads rapidly through forests, grasslands, or other areas.

Blizzard

A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

Avalanche

A sudden and rapid flow of snow down a mountainside that can bury anything in its path.

Sinkhole

A depression that suddenly opens up in the ground due to the collapse of a surface layer.

Flood

Occurs when a large area of land becomes inundated with water.

Drought

A long period with very little or no rain that can lead to water shortages and crop failures.