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For my Natural Disaster presentation, I have chosen to learn about Volcanoes.
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Volcanoes

Published on Nov 24, 2015

4th grade Natural Disaster Deck - example

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Volcanoes

by Geraldine Palin
For my Natural Disaster presentation, I have chosen to learn about Volcanoes.
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Volcano
A volcano is a mountain that erupts due to the pressure building within the molten rock in its core.

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Volcano Facts

  • 11% of active volcanoes are in the US
  • After an eruption the danger zone can be up to a 20 mile area
  • Everything in the lava path is destroyed
  • It moves slowly enough for people to be evacuated
  • Poisonous gases can travel up to 100 miles
Here are some interesting facts about volcanoes.
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Before a Volcano Erupts

  • Build an emergency kit
  • Make a family communication plan
The next three slides give advice on what to do when a volcano disaster occurs.
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During a Volcano Eruption

  • Follow evacuation orders
  • Look out for dangerous mudflows
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After a Volcano Erupts

  • Listen to safety officials
  • Text. Don't tie up phone lines needed by emergency services
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Volcanoes in the US

Mostly found in Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon and Washington
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Other Types of Natural Disasters

  • Tsunami
  • Earthquake
  • Hurricanes
  • Tornadoes
  • Wildfires
  • Droughts
My final slide lists other disasters that can occur.
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Work Cited

  • "Know the Facts - Volcano." Ready.gov. FEMA, n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. .
  • "Volcano." Kidzsearch. Kidzsearch.com, n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. .
  • "Natural Disasters Unit Lesson 1." HCPSS Library Media Curriculum. Instructure, n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. .

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