MRS. MCLAUGHLIN

&MRS. LANE’S

--SECOND GRADE

WEATHER--

F L O O D Flash floods are the #1

killer in the US A flood is heavy rain or

melting snow. Terms to know:

Flood/Flashflood Watch- flooding may happen soon Flood Warning – you may be asked to leave the area. A flood may be happening or will be very soon. Flashflood Warning – A flashflood is happening. Get to high ground right away. Tell an adult!

TSUNAMI Made by underwaterearthquakes

Water flows straight not in circles

Runs quickly over land as a wall of water

Ground under water breaks and waves leave water

Can be as fast as 500 miles per hour

Hurricanes Lasts for a weekGather heat and

energy through contact with warm waters

A hurricane can be up to 600 miles across a state

At speeds of 75 to 200 mph

T O R N A D OSun and cold air chase each other around

Formed by thunderstorms

A waterspout is a weak tornado formed over water

Can have wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour

EARTHQUAKES

More than a million rattle the world each year

Cannot be predicted – scientists are working on it

About 20 plates along the surface of the earth that more consistantly and slowly pass each other

SNOW BLIZZARD

Derives energy from the clash of two air masses of different temperatures and moisture levelsWinds are over 35 mphDo not eat snow it will lower your body temperatureBrief intense snow showers accompanied by strong gusty winds

V o l c a n o e s More than 1500 are

on earth 80 or more are

under the oceans

It can cause a flash flood and an earthquake

THUNDERSTORM

Caused by: moisture, unstable air and lift MOISTURE – forms clouds & rain UNSTABLE AIR – relatively warm and rises rapidly LIFT – formed from fronts, sea breezes or mountains

Likely occur: year round & all hours most likely in spring and summer months afternoon and evening hoursALL THUNDERSTORMS ARE DANGEROUS – produce lightning

Estimated 1800 thunderstorms occur across planet daily

Type of winter storm caused by freezing rainResults in accumulation of at least 0.25 inch of ice on exposed surfacesCreates a glaze of ice

ICE STORM

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