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2nd Grade Severe Weather Vocabulary

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tornado   a swirling funnel of air that descends from a cloud and can cause tremendous damage  
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thunder   shock waves caused by lightning that makes a bang or rumble  
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thunderstorm   most common severe weather event; usually has heavy rain, wind, lightning, and thunder  
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hurricane   a huge, donut-shaped storm with heavy rain and strong winds swirling around a calm center  
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lightning   an electrical charge that travels between a cloud and the ground or between clouds  
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severe weather   includes thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other violent storms capable of destruction  
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prepare   to do the things necessary to protect self and property in the event of severe weather  
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hail   precipitation that falls as large, round layered pieces of ice  
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friction   the rubbing of one surface or object against another; contributes to the release of lightning from a cloud  
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wind   the flow of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure  
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