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Natural Disasters (Tsunamis (Tsunamis often come soon after earthquakes, A…
Natural Disasters
Tsunamis
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A sudden swell in the ocean is a sign that a tsunami is coming soon, and that you should get very far away from the sea and head inland
Tsunamis can grow up to about 100 feet, which is about 30 meters
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Tsunamis can tear through cities and towns, causing a large amount of destruction
Satellites can record tsunamis as well, gathering information so that we can build up our defenses to help lessen the effects of a tsunami
Tsunamis affect us by tearing down buildings and drowning thousands or even millions of people-Tsunamis cause a lot of destruction throughout the world
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Earthquakes
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when an earthquake hits a place, people can be buried in fallen rubble, or they may die, trapped underneath the remains of fallen buildings
Are the cause of some other natural disasters as well, such as tsunamis or landslides
Volcanoes
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After eruptions, volcanologists collect fresh lava samples, for example, different gas mixtures may make it more explosive
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Droughts
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A drought is when most or all of the bodies of water in a location dry up, and the people who live in these places are forced to find some of source of water, or except the fate that they will die
Landslides
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Landslides can cover people, which may suffocate or bury them alive
Dust/Wind/Ice Storms
When warm air rises and cold air takes it's place, wind is formed
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