NGSS
Earthquake explained in an easy to understand way.
Earthquake
A sudden shaking of rock in the Earth's crust. Earthquake. An earthquake is when the ground shakes because rocks under the Earth move.
Flood plain explained in an easy to understand way.
Flood plain
A wide valley through which a river flows and can overflow. Flood plain. A flood plain is a flat area next to a river that can get covered with water when the river floods.
Hurricane explained in an easy to understand way.
Hurricane
A large tropical storm with winds of more than 74 mph. Hurricane. A hurricane is a big, spinning storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
Landslide explained in an easy to understand way.
Landslide
The sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a slope. Landslide. A landslide is when rocks and earth slide quickly down a hill.
Tornado explained in an easy to understand way.
Tornado
A spinning funnel-shaped column of wind. Tornado. A tornado is a powerful storm with strong, twisting winds shaped like a cone that connects the sky to the ground.
Tsunami explained in an easy to understand way.
Tsunami
A huge wave caused by an underwater earthquake. Tsunami. A tsunami is a giant wave that happens when an earthquake shakes the ocean.
Volcano explained in an easy to understand way.
Volcano
A mountain through which lava flows to Earths surface. Volcano. A volcano is a special kind of mountain that shoots out hot, melted rock from inside the Earth.
