Is an overflow of water that 'submerges' land.

Is a rapidly rotating storm system

Occurs when hot materials are thrown out of a volcano. Lava, rocks, dust, ash and gas compounds are some of these "ejecta".

Is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves

Is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water

Busy. Please wait.

Don't have an account? Sign up

taken

Age:

12 or younger
13 or older

Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password

Enter the email address associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

Natural Disasters

Term	Definition
A FLOOD	Is an overflow of water that 'submerges' land.
A HURRICANE	Is a rapidly rotating storm system
A VOLCANIC ERUPTION	Occurs when hot materials are thrown out of a volcano. Lava, rocks, dust, ash and gas compounds are some of these "ejecta".
AN EARTHQUAKE	Is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
A TSUNAMI	Is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water