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8.6 NH Final Exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cone of Uncertainty | |
| Convergent Boundary | |
| Divergent Boundary | |
| Transform Boundary | |
| Tectonic Plate Boundary | |
| Natural Hazard Forecast | |
| Magnitude | A measurement of the energy or strength the hazard, the greater its magnitude |
| Saffir-Simpson Scale | A system for classifying the intensity of a hurricane based on its wind speed |
| Severity | extent of damage, or loss from natural hazard events |
| Fault | |
| Tectonic Plate | |
| Mitigate | |
| Precursor | |
| Natural Disaster | |
| Forecast | |
| Risk | |
| Storm Surge | An abnormal rise in sea level along the coast caused by a storm |
| Tectonic Plate Boundary |