Storms

freezing of water droplets

sudden change in air pressure

condensation of water vapor

rapid heating of the upper atmosphere

Water vapor condenses, giving off energy.

Wind over ocean water forces water vapor upward.

A warm, moist air mass collides with a cold, dry air mass.

Air pressure changes suddenly, causing rapid air movement.

the location where two air masses meet.

an air mass that extends across a large area.

a large body of air moved by global wind patterns.

a place on Earth’s surface affected by uneven heating.

cloud

cyclone

eye

typhoon

a local storm surge

the Coriolis effect

several large waves

severe coastal flooding

building clouds

rapid air movement

condensation of water vapor

uneven heating of Earth’s surface

a section of forest that has been burned

a path through a town with uprooted trees

a town near the coast with heavy flooding

a sandy beach that shows signs of erosion

cyclone

hurricane

thunderstorm

tornado

large hail.

strong winds.

severe lightning.

coastal flooding.

a path of destruction up to 50 miles long with destroyed trees and homes

a beach that has been severely damaged because of storm surge

a section of forest with trees that are burned or split in half

a flooded city on the coast with trees damaged by high winds