Name natural disasters related to Tectonic plate movement
Volcano: A mountain or hill formed by the accumulation of materials erupted through one or more openings in the earth's surface. Tsunami: A large ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or other disturbance. Earthquake: A sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of large sections of the earth's crust.
Concepts:
The pressure generated by an earthquake is strong enough to turn water into steam, creating a phenomenon called an earthquake fog or a mist whirl. Volcanic lightning is a real phenomenon that occurs when ash and other particles ejected into the atmosphere by a volcanic eruption rub against each other and create static electricity. Tsunami waves are usually less than three feet high when they enter shallow water near land, but they can reach heights of over 100 feet as they approach the shore.
Did you know?
What is the difference between a volcano, tsunami, and earthquake?
What are some of the consequences of a volcano, tsunami, or earthquake?
How has living near a volcano, tsunami, or earthquake zone changed your understanding of the Earth?
What can be done to prepare for a volcano, tsunami, or earthquake?
Brain break: Draw a rainbow with your non-dominant hand!
Question: What would you do if you were living near a volcano, tsunami, and earthquake zone? Clues: • Research evacuation plans and routes. • Create a plan for storing emergency supplies. • Learn the warning signs of a natural disaster. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Create a map of the evacuation routes and emergency supplies. B. Draw a diagram of the warning signs of each natural disaster.
What is a volcano?
- A type of dinosaur
- A large body of water
- A mountain that erupts
What causes an earthquake?
- The shaking of the Earth's crust
- Thunderstorms
- Volcanic eruptions
What is a tsunami?
- A type of bird found in rainforests
- A giant ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
- A small, flying insect
What do volcanoes release during an eruption?
- Water and sand
- Lava, ash, and gases
- Bubbles and balloons
Which natural disaster can cause huge waves to crash onto land?
Work together in pairs: What three pieces of information should you always remember about an earthquake?
Investigate one of the following and explain in your own words how it occurs
The pressure generated by an earthquake is strong enough to turn water into steam, creating a phenomenon called an earthquake fog or a mist whirl. Volcanic lightning is a real phenomenon that occurs when ash and other particles ejected into the atmosphere by a volcanic eruption rub against each other and create static electricity. Tsunami waves are usually less than three feet high when they enter shallow water near land, but they can reach heights of over 100 feet as they approach the shore.