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Effects of Tornadoes in Alabama

Tuscaloosa County: December 16, 2000

Hurricanes

Hurricane Preparations

Effects of Alabama Hurricanes

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Earthquakes

Shaking caused by movements of plates in the earth’s crust

Occur along faults – borders between two plates

Occur most often along the Ring of Fire

Related Websites: National Geographic: Earthquakes Exploratorium Faultline Project USGS: Earthquakes for Kids

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Volcanoes

More than 500 active volcanoes in the world; over half in the Ring of Fire

Pressure builds below the earth’s surface producing eruptions of lava, rock, and volcanic gases

Related Websites:National Geographic Kids – Volcano!

Build a Volcano Activity Volcano World Virtual Field Trips

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Preparing for a Volcano

Visit this site for safety tips before, during, and after a volcano.

Weather Wiz Kids: Volcano Safety

Floods

Result from heavy rains May involve rivers overflowing, storm

surge/ocean waves, & dams or levees breaking

Most common natural hazard Flashfloods = floods that happen very fast Related websites:

PBS: In Focus – Floods!How TVA Stops FloodsNova – Hot Science: The River’s Gift

Flood Preparations

Visit this site to learn more about floods, and scroll down to discover important flood safety tips.

Weather Wiz Kids – Rain and Floods

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Tsunami Preparedness

Visit this website for important tips for surviving a tsunami.

FEMA Hazards Fact Sheets: Tsunami

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Winter Storms

May include snow, ice storms, sleet, freezing rain, and extremely cold temperatures

Most deaths occur in automobiles Storms may cause widespread power outages Related Websites:

National Weather Service: Winter StormsRisk Watch: Severe Winter StormsScholastic – Winter Storms

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Winter Storm Preparations Visit these sites for tips on how to

prepare for a winter storm.

CDC: Winter Storm Facts

Winter Storm Fact Sheet

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