1. Catastrophic Events
By: Group C

2. Hurricane
A hurricane is a large rotating storm with high speeds of wind that gust at least 74 mph that forms over waters in tropical areas.
Hurricanes develop from tropical storms.

3. Hurricane

4. Hurricane A hurricane needs the right amount of wind and warm water.
Hurricanes are structures to rotate around a circular area at the center of the storm called the “eye” of the hurricane, which is an area of comparably light winds and calmer weather.

5. Hurricane

6. Hurricane moving on radar

7. Tornadoes
A tornado is a violent rotating column or air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
Most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of up to 300 mph.
They can destroy large buildings, uproot trees and hurl vehicles hundreds of yards.

8. Tornado

9. Tornadoes damage paths in excess of one mile wide to 50 miles long

10. Tsunami
Tsunami are huge waves of water that are usually caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Tsunamis are not tidal waves
Tsunamis are generated by any large, impulsive displacement of the sea level.

11. Tsunami

12. Tsunami
The most common cause of a tsunami is sea floor uplift associated with an earthquake.
Tsunamis are also triggered by landslides into or under the water surface.

13. Tsunami

14. Tsunami-Japan

15. Hurricane Katrina

16. Hurricane Katrina

17. Reference
www. weatherwizkids.com

18. The End
“Group C”