STORMS

Storms are disasters that occur naturally. They can happen all over the world at any time or any day. Storms can destroy people’s lives and homes.

A storm is violent weather that comes from above. Storms usually involve strong winds, rain, lighting, thunder and hail and even snow. Storms can devastate people. Storms can create cyclones and floods.

Storms occur when warm air that is caring moisture rises. When the moisture condenses, it realises energy and continues to rise to form Cumulonimbus clouds. Cumulonimbus clouds form lighting and thunder.


Storms in Australia:
Cyclone Tracy
Cyclone Nicholas
Storm in QLD that caused flooding
Fire storms (2000)

Storms affect people and the environment by the following:
The Winds-of a storm can reuin houses and destroy the environment. Hail can damage houses, cars and cause bad driving condition. Lighting can cut power off
And can even kill people. Cyclones can destroy homes, damage cars and the environment. Storms also affect driving conditions which can cause accidents. Storms delay fights at the airport.

INTERESTING FACTS
Some other types of storms: ice storms, blizzards
The great spot on Jupiter is a storm!

How people can prepare:
-have torches
-candle ready for blackout
-make sure all rubbish and dangerous materials/objects are clean
-beware of electrical items when lightening is striking.