- Question: What are the different types of storms and their impacts? Answer: The different types of storms include severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and flash floods. Each type has its own impacts, such as damaging winds from hurricanes and tornadoes, heavy snow and extreme cold from blizzards, and rapid flooding from flash floods.
Unscrambled Vocabulary Terms and Definitions:
- drabziz - blizzard: A severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds.
- charunire - hurricane: A large, organized storm system characterized by high winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
- saflh odolf - flash flood: A rapid flooding event that occurs within six hours of heavy rainfall or other events, such as dam failure.
- odortan - tornado: A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant destruction.
- tik visulrav myegernce - earthquake emergency survival kit: A collection of supplies needed to survive after an earthquake, usually including food, water, and first-aid items.
- quetharkea - earthquake: The shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.
Steps to Protect Yourself from Each Type of Storm:
Severe Thunderstorm:
- Stay indoors and away from windows.
- Avoid using electrical appliances or landline phones.
- Be prepared for possible power outages and have a flashlight and batteries ready.
Hurricane:
- Stay informed with weather updates and evacuation orders.
- Have an emergency kit ready with food, water, and medications.
- Secure your home by boarding up windows and doors if instructed.
Tornado:
- Take shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor.
- Use heavy furniture or storm shelters for protection.
- Keep a portable NOAA weather radio to receive updates.
Blizzard:
- Have enough food, water, and fuel to last for a few days.
- Stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
- Keep warm clothing and emergency blankets handy.
Flash Flood:
- Move to higher ground if there is a threat of flooding.
- Avoid driving or walking through floodwaters.
- Stay informed through alert systems about flood warnings.
Each storm requires specific preparedness and immediate actions to ensure safety and survival.