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8.6 NH Final Exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |