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Natural disasters are natural events that can cause great damage. We can’t stop natural disasters from happening, but engineers and scientists try to minimize their impact.  \nTo better understand the natural disasters definition….  \nLET’S BREAK IT DOWN!  \nA volcano isan opening in Earth’s crust.  \nA volcano is an opening in the Earth that allows molten rock, called magma, from inside the earth to escape. When the magma escapes, it is called an eruption. Volcanoes are formed when molten rock from inside the earth works its way to the surface. Volcanic eruptions may be very destructive.  \nThe Earth’s crust is made up of huge plates that move very slowly. Volcanoes are commonly found along the boundaries between these plates.  \nPage 1  \nEarthquakes cause the Earth to shake.  \nJust like volcanoes, earthquakes happen in certain regions around the world. An earthquake is a sudden, violent shaking of the ground that sometimes causes great destruction.  \nA seismograph measures the size of an earthquake. Earthquakes tend to form along plate boundaries, just like volcanoes, but they can also occur in other locations.  \nWhen the Earth’s surface along a plate boundary moves suddenly, it causes the ground to shake. Earthquakes can destroy buildings!  \nMany buildings in California are made to withstand small earthquakes. Engineers are always looking for ways to build stronger and safer structures in areas that have frequent earthquakes.  \nEarthquakes can cause tsunamis.  \nTsunamis are huge waves caused by an abrupt movement in the ocean floor, often caused by an underwater earthquake.  \nThese waves can travel thousands of miles and reach enormous heights. Since they can travel great distances, people far away can be affected by tsunamis.  \nFor example, an earthquake in Japan can cause a tsunami that affects the coastline of California. Since tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, they usually originate along plate boundaries.  \nTsunamis can cause a great deal of flooding, which causes a lot of damage as well as loss of  \nlife. Scientists are working on better ways of predicting when and where tsunamis may occur and installing warning systems to protect us.  \nHumans cannot eliminate these hazards, but we can take steps to reduce their impact.  \nNatural disasters can’t always be accurately predicted, but we can reduce their impact with the help of science and engineering.  \nHouses near volcanoes typically use different building materials. Some homes are made with stone, since stone has a very high melting temperature and can withstand a lot of heat.  \nIn earthquake zones, buildings that are closer to the ground experience less destruction than tall, thin buildings. Engineers take this into account when designing buildings.  \nFor example, in California, most schools are built with only one level, so they can withstand damage during earthquakes. In areas of the country that are not in earthquake zones, schools can be built with multiple floors.  \nEXAMPLES OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL DISASTERS  \nIn areas with volcanoes, engineers have designed homes with steep roofs so volcanic ashcan slide off more easily. The roofs are also strong enough to withstand the added weight from the ash.  \nIn areas with earthquakes, engineers have designed skyscrapers thatsway on purpose when the Earth moves. This adds stability and prevents damage when the Earth shakes.  \nStorm shuttersareused to prevent windows from breaking during disasters like a hurricane. It’s a simple solution to prevent a lot of damage. Flying debris can break windows or even hurt people inside.  \nNATURAL DISASTERS VOCABULARY  \nSeismograph An instrument used to record data about earthquakes.  \n\n| Earthquake | A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movement of giant plates in the earth's crust. |\n| --- |","cbCaijB09LZiYYMP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijB09LZiYYMP","pdf",320763,"English","# Natural Disaster Definition\n## Volcanoes\n## Earthquakes\n## Tsunamis\n## Engineering Solutions\n# Examples of Natural Disaster Types\n## Homes and Volcano Areas\n## Skyscrapers and Earthquakes\n## Storm Shutters and Hurricanes\n# Natural Disasters Vocabulary\n# Natural Disaster Discussion Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is a natural disaster?\",\"answer\":\"Natural disasters are natural events that can cause great damage. They include events like earthquakes and volcanoes.\"},{\"question\":\"How do earthquakes and volcanoes form similarly?\",\"answer\":\"Both form along plate boundaries. Sudden movements of Earth’s plates can trigger shaking, and the same meeting zones support molten rock reaching the surface to form volcanoes.\"},{\"question\":\"How are tsunamis usually caused and how do they spread?\",\"answer\":\"Tsunamis are huge waves caused by an abrupt movement in the ocean floor, often from an underwater earthquake. They can travel thousands of miles, affecting coastlines far away.\"}]","Natural Disasters - Reading Material - Grades 3-5 | PDF",1790835468,13]