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8.6 NH Final Exam
Term | Definition |
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Precursor | An event that happens before a natural hazard. |
Hurricane | A strom made from heat that travels to land. |
Monitor | Measurements and observations of a hazard. |
Earthquake | The movement of the earth's crust. |
Seismometer | An instrument that measures earthquakes. |
Force | A strong push or pull. |
Cone of Uncertainty | A forecast for a hurricane. |
Tectonic plates | Parts of the earth's crust that cause earthquakes. |
Tornado | A big, fast, spining wind that damages buildings. |
Flood | A body of water that rises quicky. |
Natural Disaster | An event that cause costly damage. |
Forecast | A guess with facts about weather. |
Risk | The chans of a hazard. |