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8.6 NH Final Exam
Term | Definition |
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Saffir-Simpson Scale | 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. |
Seismometer | used to measure the vibrations of the earth. |
Cone of Uncertainty | used to see where the hurricane/tornado/tropical storm may go. |
Mitigate | to lessen the effects of storms. |
Convergent Boundary | 2 tectonic plates collide. |
Divergent Boundary | 2 tectonic plates separate. |
Transform Boundary | 2 plates rub on each other making friction and they catch and then create vibrations causing earthquakes. |
Precursor | an event that leads to another event. |
Storm Surge | a sudden rise of water. |
Levees | buildings meant to stop overflow water from a body of water. |
Mercalli Scale | a scale used to measure an earthquake's damage. |
Enhanced Fujita Scale | a scale used to measure a tornado. |
Volcanic Explosive index | a scale that describes the size of explosive volcanic eruptions based on magnitude and intensity. |
Magnitude | the size of a hazard. |
Seismic Resistance Construction | a building that helps reduce the damage of an earthquake |