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1881 haiphong  typhoon
what happened: the 1881 haiphong typhoon was a hurricane  that crashed over the city on october 8th 1881
cause and effect: the cause was the moisture in the air and the many effects were nearly 20,000 deaths and more

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The Eruption of the Paricutin Volcano
By Ismael and Mr. Siers
History of the volcano:
https://mashable.com/2017/06/24/eruption-of-paricutin/

How many people did it affect:733 people
When did this eruption happen:1943
How long did the eruption last:9 years
What makes this a natural disaster:humans did not cause it
What art was created because of this natural disaster: molten lava covered the town of paricutin

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Drones Sacrificed for Spectacular Volcano Video | National Geographic

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This video describes the location, nature and type of the famous Mexican based Volcano Paricutin. This is a product of Mexus Education Pvt. Ltd., an education innovations company based in Mumbai, India. http://www.mexuseducation.com, http://www.ikenstore.in

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San Fernando Earthquake 1971
By CJ and Mr. Siers
Major Earthquakes in California:
https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/CA-big-quakes.aspx

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Recapping the 1971 San Fernando earthquake

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Hal Eisner recaps the disastrous 1971 Sylmar earthquake

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Hurricane Michael
By Jensen and Mr. Siers
Information about this hurricane:
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/19/715134716/hurricane-michael-was-a-category-5-noaa-finds-the-first-since-andrew-in-1992

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Good Friday Earthquake!
By Kobe and Mr. Siers
Information:
https://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=List_of_earthquakes_in_Alaska&params=61.04_N_147.73_W_
What made this a natural disaster?
How many cities did it affect?
How large was the quake?
What art was inspired from this quake?

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Hurricane Ike 2008
Made by Lizzy and Mr. Siers
Map of travel:
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/history/ike_2008_map.gif

Facts about Ike:
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/history/#ike

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Done by Bryson and Mr. Siers

Tornado 101 video:
https://www.weather.gov/ict/toptenkstors

Tornadoes in America
-How many happen in Kansas a year: 60 on average

-What was the biggest tornado: May 4th, 2007; Greensburg, Kansas

-How do people protect themselves from a tornado:
1) Go to the basement or a room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway).
2) Avoid windows
3) For added security go under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench). Cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag or mattress.
4) DO NOT STAY IN A MOBILE HOME!

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Done by Landon and Mr. Siers
Mt. St, Helens
Video of eruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYla6q3is6w

How many cities it effected:20
How it happened:earthquakes and then it erupted
Who it happened to:
When it happened:May 18 1980
How did the community recover:
Identify some details that made this a natural disaster:

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Tohoku Earthquake:

Made with Mr. Siers and Madison!
Size of Earthquake:
How many cities it effected:
How it happened:
Who it happened to:
When it happened:
How did the community recover:
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On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history.

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Earth Science, Oceanography, Geography, Physical Geography

On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. The earthquake struck below the North Pacific, 130 kilometers (81 miles) east of Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region, a northern part of the island of Honshu.

The Tohoku earthquake caused a tsunami. A tsunami-Japanese for "harbor wave"-is a series of powerful waves caused by the displacement of a large body of water. Most tsunamis, like the one that formed off Tohoku, are triggered by underwater tectonic activity, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Tohoku tsunami produced waves up to 40 meters (132 feet) high, More than 450,000 people became homeless as a result of the tsunami. More than 15,500 people died. The tsunami also severely crippled the infrastructure of the country.

In addition to the thousands of destroyed homes, businesses, roads, and railways, the tsunami caused the meltdown of three nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The Fukushima nuclear disaster released toxic, radioactive materials into the environment and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and businesses.

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July 25, 2023

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On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history.

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Major earthquake of 2010

Actual Video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcFVxl8oclY

New about the disaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahz97JjeJ8