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PYP: How the World Works: Independent Inquiry

NATURAL HAZARDS

RAPID CHANGES TO THE EARTH'S SURFACE

Blizzards, earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides, tornados, tsunamis, wildfires and volcanic eruptions cause rapid changes in Earth's surface. These physical processes/natural hazards shape features on Earth's surface and can impact people and wildlife.

VOLCANOES

EARTHQUAKES

LANDSLIDES/MUDSLIDES

HURRICANES

SLOW CHANGES TO THE EARTH'S SURFACE

Water, ice, and wind cause slow changes to the Earth's surface.

EROSION AND WEATHERING