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