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8. Assignment

9. Effects of Tornadoes in Alabama Tuscaloosa County: December 16, 2000

10. Hurricanes

11. Hurricane Preparations

12. Effects of Alabama Hurricanes Hurricane Frederick - 1979 Hurricane Ivan 2005

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14. Earthquakes Shaking caused by movements of plates in the earth’s crust Shaking caused by movements of plates in the earth’s crust Occur along faults – borders between two plates Occur along faults – borders between two plates Occur most often along the Ring of Fire Occur most often along the Ring of FireRing of FireRing of Fire Related Websites: Related Websites: National Geographic: Earthquakes National Geographic: Earthquakes National Geographic: Earthquakes National Geographic: Earthquakes Exploratorium Faultline Project Exploratorium Faultline Project Exploratorium Faultline Project Exploratorium Faultline Project USGS: Earthquakes for Kids USGS: Earthquakes for Kids USGS: Earthquakes for Kids USGS: Earthquakes for KidsE]S\5

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18. Volcanoes More than 500 active volcanoes in the world; over half in the Ring of Fire 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 Pressure builds below the earth’s surface producing eruptions of lava, rock, and volcanic gases Related Websites: Related Websites: National Geographic Kids – Volcano! National Geographic Kids – Volcano! Build a Volcano Activity Build a Volcano Activity Volcano World Virtual Field Trips Volcano World Virtual Field TripsHJF/FD] BL

19. Preparing for a Volcano Visit this site for safety tips before, during, and after a volcano. Visit this site for safety tips before, during, and after a volcano. Weather Wiz Kids: Volcano Safety Weather Wiz Kids: Volcano Safety

22. Floods Result from heavy rains Result from heavy rains May involve rivers overflowing, storm surge/ocean waves, & dams or levees breaking May involve rivers overflowing, storm surge/ocean waves, & dams or levees breaking Most common natural hazard Most common natural hazard Flashfloods = floods that happen very fast Flashfloods = floods that happen very fast Related websites: Related websites: PBS: In Focus – Floods! PBS: In Focus – Floods! How TVA Stops Floods How TVA Stops Floods Nova – Hot Science: The River’s Gift Nova – Hot Science: The River’s Gift

23. Flood Preparations Visit this site to learn more about floods, and scroll down to discover important flood safety tips. Visit this site to learn more about floods, and scroll down to discover important flood safety tips. Weather Wiz Kids – Rain and Floods Weather Wiz Kids – Rain and Floods

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26. Tsunami Preparedness Visit this website for important tips for surviving a tsunami. Visit this website for important tips for surviving a tsunami. FEMA Hazards Fact Sheets: Tsunami FEMA Hazards Fact Sheets: Tsunami ;]GF DL

27. Effects of Tsunamis Indian Ocean Tsunami – December 26, 2005

29. Winter Storms May include snow, ice storms, sleet, freezing rain, and extremely cold temperatures May include snow, ice storms, sleet, freezing rain, and extremely cold temperatures Most deaths occur in automobiles Most deaths occur in automobiles Storms may cause widespread power outages Storms may cause widespread power outages Related Websites: Related Websites: National Weather Service: Winter Storms National Weather Service: Winter Storms Risk Watch: Severe Winter Storms Risk Watch: Severe Winter Storms Scholastic – Winter Storms Scholastic – Winter Storms

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33. Winter Storm Preparations Visit these sites for tips on how to prepare for a winter storm. Visit these sites for tips on how to prepare for a winter storm. CDC: Winter Storm Facts CDC: Winter Storm Facts Winter Storm Fact Sheet Winter Storm Fact Sheet

34. Preparing for Wildfires

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