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Geography

Natural disasters

What is a natural disaster?

Natural disaster

A natural disaster is caused by nature which can cause widespread damage and many casualties.

What situation qualifies as a natural disaster?

1. An earthquake in Japan caused 100,000 euros of damage. There were 800 casualties
2. A fire broke in a shed in Maarsen after it was struck by lightning no injuries are known
3. Four hotels were completely destroyed by an avalanche in Austria. No one was hurt
4. Due to a strong wind, a large clock has fallen from the Dom toren. There is one casualtie.

What natural disasters
do you already know?

Our planet

Apple

Plates

• The earth's crust consist of different plates. 
• You can see it's like  a puzzle
• These puzzle parts are moving in different directions

Towards eachother (divergence)

 Plates can slide towards eachother. Tension will build op because it's not going smooth. What can happen after?

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How do we call the place where the earthquake starts?

Earth's crust

Mantle

Core

The earth's crust is like a puzzle. How do we call a piece?

1. A mid-oceanic ridge
2. Vulcano
3. a plate
4. a mountain

Magma

Crater

Lava

Gascloud

Volcanic bombs

Plate

Do you have any questions? You can ask them here

Have a nice day!

Have fun with the other lessons and hopefully I will see you next year on Leidsche Rijn College :)