Here's the deal: You FINALLY get to pick the natural disaster of the choice. Research it and answer the following questions.
1. When did it happen?
2. What caused it? (plate tectonics, supercell thunderstorm, tropical depression, etc)
3. What areas were affected?
4. A timeline of the events
5. How many people were affected by it
6. Any lessons learned or myths busted by the storm?
7. How long did the recovery take?
Remember that the internet is full of fake photos and accounts. Try to stick to facts only. Here are an example of myths:
1. Earthquakes only happen near mountains
2. Tsunamis are a single wave.
3. Volcano eruptions only affect the area nearby
4. The storm surge is the most dangerous part of a hurricane
5. The eye marks the end of the hurricane
6. A tornado always moves from Southwest to Northeast
7. Tornadoes never hit downtown areas
8. Floods are safe to drive through if only knee high or lower
9. High flood waters are the only dangerous part of a flood
10. Earthquakes are over after the shaking stops
