I. Storms on Other Planets
II. How lightning is formed
III. A storm's purpose
IV. When a tornado occurs, this is what people do
V. Tornados
VI. Hurricanes
VII. Tsunami
VIII.Blizzards
IX. Floods and rain
X. Fun Facts
How Lightning Is Formed
Positive charges collect near the top of the thunderstorm. Next, cool air flows down. Then, Warm air flows up. Suddenly, negative charges come down at the speed of light, making positive charges at the crash site.
A Storm’s Purpose
• Storms serve to regulate Earth’s atmosphere and surface by redistributing heat, moisture, and electrical energy.
• They help to balance the climate.
When
a Tornado Occurs, This Is What People Do
• When a tornado occurs, people will go underground into a storm cellar. People will also take shelter in their basements if they don’t have a storm cellar.
• To prepare for a tornado families may create a family emergency plan and create a supply kit with water, blankets, and nonperishable foods.
• This helps to keep people safe during a tornado.
Hurricanes
• The eye of the storm is the calmest part of the storm.
• The area surrounding the eye, called the eye wall. It is the most dangerous part.
• Hurricanes are massive storms that cause damage through powerful winds, and these wind speeds can range from 74-200 plus miles per hour!
Tsunami
Tsunamis can be caused by the following things:
o Earthquakes
o Erosion
o Volcanos
o Falling meteors
Blizzards
What causes a blizzard?
o Blizzards from when a mass of frigid air collides with warmer air mass. As the air masses meet the warm air it is forced to rise above the cold air creating a powerful storm system.
• Blizzards can cause severe damage that result in power outages, roof collapses, blocked transpiration, and risks to human health like frost bite and hypothermia.
Floods And Rain
• Heavy rainfall can cause floods.
• Climate change is becoming an increasingly significant factor in flood occurrences.
• Floods are one of the most common and destructive natural disasters causing immediate danger to life and property. They can destroy homes, wash away roads, contaminate drinking water, and cause longterm environment damage.
Fun Facts
• In a sandstorm camels shut their second pair of eye lifts to protect their eyes from the sand. Their long thin nostrils and extra hairy ears keep sand out.
• When people know a flood is coming, they get ready. They fix their houses to try and keep water out. They may do this by stacking sandbags around their houses. Then they leave the area.
• Melting snow can also flow into rivers and cause floods
About The Author
I am a second-grade author from Wayne, PA. I like writing creative stories. When I’m not writing, I enjoy playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom. My favorite author is Bill Waterson because I find him hysterical. I was inspired to write this book because I’m interested in storms. One fun fact about me is I am a big The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom fan. I hope you enjoyed reading my book as much as I enjoyed writing it!
