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How do they form?

After a lot of snow builds up on a mountain top, it eventually sticks together and then falls down the mountain. Most cases because of a sudden weight change, like a skier or snowmobile.

Who does this effect?

Anyone that may be on the mountain or at the bottom of the mountain.

What exactly happens?

The snow quickly gets a change of foundation and all of the loose snow begins sliding down the mountain at speeds up to 80mph.

When do they typically happen?

Anytime of year for mountains that continuously get snow. Mainly on mountains that are used for skiing.

Where can we go to be safe?

Anywhere, except in the avalanche's path.

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How do they form?

When the 2 plate tectonics slide against each other.

Who does this effect?

They can be small and only vibrate those near by, or they can be huge and make everything on the surface crash down.

What exactly happens?

2 pieces of the earth's crust shift and vibrate against each other. This causes the ground to tremble and everything not earthquake safe will be destroyed.

When do they typically happen?

They can happen at any time.

Where can we go to be safe?

Under a table, in a doorway, or outside away from any structures.

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How do they form?

Water for the earth is a great thing in many ways. But, when we get more water at one time than the earth can absorb, floods begin. Can happen quickly due to hurricanes, landslides, or just extremely heavy rain.

Who does this effect?

Floods can happen anywhere at anytime. Has caused more death and destruction than any other natural disaster.

What exactly happens?

The water levels rise too quickly and a lot of people end up being in an unsafe place when it happens. Or they just can't get to higher ground in time.

When do they typically happen?

Anytime a flood is capable of occurring.

Where can we go to be safe?

Higher ground is always the best idea, if you can get there in time. If not, then stay inside, possibly a second floor if able.

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Flooding Explanation- Learn about Flood- Video for kids

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How do they form?

Heat source, fuel, and oxygen are all required for a forest fire.

Who does this effect?

Anyone or anything in its path.

What exactly happens?

Most wild fires are started because of people. Campfires, cigarettes are the main causes, or possible someone starting one on purpose.

When do they typically happen?

Heat from the sun and oxygen from our air are important factors in a forest fire.

Where can we go to be safe?

Anywhere away from the fire. They can spread quickly, so it is safer to just stay far away.

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How do they form?

The tropical ocean water heats up and causes thunder storms over the ocean. The wind picks up and begins the circular motion.

Who does this effect?

If a hurricane reaches land, it effects those living close to the coastline.

What exactly happens?

The wind twirls over the ocean and gets up to 74mph. The height can reach 9 miles and width 500 miles.

When do they typically happen?

Summer and Fall

Where can we go to be safe?

Evacuate to high ground if possible. Or go to the inside of the building, away from windows.

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Hurricanes - Learning about Hurricanes for kids and children

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How do they form?

When the top layer of the ground breaks apart and falls down a hill or mountain.

Who does this effect?

Anyone living or on a mountain or hill, or anyone at the bottom of the higher ground.

What exactly happens?

Volcanic eruption or heavy rain fall increases the chance of a landslide. Human activity like mining or chopping down trees also effects this. Gravity can also help pull the lose ground closer to the Earth.

When do they typically happen?

When the build up of soil filled ground needs to fall off.

Where can we go to be safe?

On flat land away from hills or mountains.

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LANDSLIDE - The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz

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How do they form?

Warm air from the south, cool air from the north, and dry air from the west.

Who does this effect?

95% of all tornadoes happen in central U.S.A.

What exactly happens?

Hot and Cold temps mix and create a spiral of winds horizontally. Then, the spiral begins to stand up, creating the tornado.

When do they typically happen?

April, May, or June

Where can we go to be safe?

The most central place of the building/house on the first floor with no windows, or in an underground cellar.

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Cyclone Tube Tornado in a Bottle ~ Incredible Science

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How do they form?

Over time, as each volcano erupts, the magma dries into ash and begins to form it. So as each one erupts, it just gets bigger and bigger.

Who does this effect?

Anyone that lives close to one. America being the country with the most volcanoes. Russia isn't far behind us though. Hawaii is the most effected state.

What exactly happens?

The magma from below the crust of the Earth bursts through the tectonic plates, it explodes out of the volcano

When do they typically happen?

About 50 eruptions happen a year on the Earth.

Where can we go to be safe?

Simply just get away from them if they are about to erupt. They also let out a gas when exploding that is hazardous to breathe in.