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catastrophic events
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Globe | a spherical model of earth |
| Map | shows the earth on parts of it on a flat surface |
| meteorologist | studies the earths atmosphere: monitors, studies, and forecasts the weather |
| Geologist | studies the history and structure of the earth as it is recorded in rocks |
| Seismologists | studies and monitors earthquake activity |
| Volcanologist | studies and monitors volcanic activity |
| vortex | center of a hurricane or tornado |
| hurricane | masive rotating storm in the ocean |
| tornado | hot and cold air mix to create a storm and build up a vortex |
| eye | center of the vortex and it is very calm |
| funnel clouds | a rotating cloud in the center of a tornado or water spout |
| cyclone | a hurricane in the northern and southern hemisphere |
| typhoon | a hurricane in the Indian and western pacific oceans |