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Extreme Weather

Extreme Weather. By Alvin Chiang. Weather. Floods. Floods are caused by heavy rain flowing through the drainage basin. Another way floods could happen is when to much water comes down a waterfall and overflows the riverbank. Floods are one of the most common natural disasters. .

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Extreme Weather

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  1. Extreme Weather By Alvin Chiang

  2. Weather

  3. Floods • Floods are caused by heavy rain flowing through the drainage basin. • Another way floods could happen is when to much water comes down a waterfall and overflows the riverbank. • Floods are one of the most common natural disasters.

  4. Earthquakes • When an earthquake happens and your inside, get under a sturdy object. • But if your outside, stay away from any tall objects that might fall on you. • Earthquakes are only about 1 minute long.

  5. Tornados • You should always be in a basement when a tornado happens. • Tornados could reach wind speeds of 468 kilometers per hour. • Tornados could sound like a swarm of bees.

  6. Hurracanes • A hurricane is a spiraling, low pressure air mass that builds over the ocean or sea. • Coastal areas are usually flooded by winds and strong waves. • Powerful winds create a wall of water called a storm surge.

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