mrs. mclaughlin & mrs. lane’s --second grade weather--
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MRS. MCLAUGHLIN
&MRS. LANE’S
--SECOND GRADE
WEATHER--
F L O O D Flash floods are the #1
killer in the US
A flood is heavy rain or melting snow.
Terms to know: Flood/Flashflood Watch- flooding may happen soon Flood Warning – you may be asked to leave the area. A flood may be happening or will be very soon. Flashflood Warning – A flashflood is happening. Get to high ground right away. Tell an adult!
TSUNAMI Made by underwaterearthquakes
Water flows straight not in circles
Runs quickly over land as a wall of water
Ground under water breaks and waves leave water
Can be as fast as 500 miles per hour
Hurricanes
Lasts for a week
Gather heat and energy through contact with warm waters
A hurricane can be up to 600 miles across a state
At speeds of 75 to 200 mph
T O R N A D OSun and cold air chase each other around
Formed by thunderstorms
A waterspout is a weak tornado formed over water
Can have wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour
EARTHQUAKES
More than a million rattle the world each year
Cannot be predicted – scientists are working on it
About 20 plates along the surface of the earth that more consistantly and slowly pass each other
SNOW BLIZZARD
Derives energy from the clash of two air masses of different temperatures and moisture levelsWinds are over 35 mphDo not eat snow it will lower your body temperatureBrief intense snow showers accompanied by strong gusty winds
V o l c a n o e s More than 1500 are
on earth 80 or more are
under the oceans
It can cause a flash flood and an earthquake
THUNDERSTORM
Caused by: moisture, unstable air and lift MOISTURE – forms clouds & rain UNSTABLE AIR – relatively warm and rises rapidly LIFT – formed from fronts, sea breezes or mountains
Likely occur: year round & all hours most likely in spring and summer months afternoon and evening hours
ALL THUNDERSTORMS ARE DANGEROUS – produce lightning
Estimated 1800 thunderstorms occur across planet daily
Type of winter storm caused by freezing rain
Results in accumulation of at least 0.25 inch of ice on exposed surfaces
Creates a glaze of ice
ICE STORM
WORKS CITED
WEATHERWIZKIDS.COM
FEMA.GOV/KIDS
Soundzabounds.com