EYE OF THE STORM

surge

EYE OF THE STORM

by Stephen Kramer

a swelling motion; sweep or rush, especially of waves

Hurricane Katrina was one of the most destructive hurricanes in history.

Skip around in the video to see different effects it had on buildings

How can you protect yourself, family, and property from a storm surge?

inland

Cause and Effect

Use the pictures to determine the effect, or expected action one must make.

cause

effect

When the fire alarm rings, I am

expected to ________.

When there is a lightning storm, people are expected to __________.

When there is a tornado warning on TV, I am expected

to ______________.

Evaluate each step of the US government's evacuation plan in case of a severe hurricane.

Why is each step important?

expected

in or toward the interior

thought that something would probably come or happen

destruction

forecasts

great damage; ruin

Natural disasters can happen in many of the United States, causing much destruction.

Meteorologists study climate and weather patterns to predict how the weather will be from day to day.

Why is being a meteorologist an important job?

What would happen if we didn't have meteorologists?

statements of what is coming; predictions

Using the graphic source, which region is at greatest risk of experiencing a natural disaster?

shatter

After the video, explain how sound is powerful enough to shatter glass.

to break into pieces suddenly