Extreme weather refers to severe or unusual weather conditions that deviate from the norm, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods, droughts, wildfires, and heatwaves. These extreme events can result in loss of life, property damage, and displacement of people by disrupting communities. The document also discusses preparing for and staying safe during extreme weather through early warning systems, emergency plans and kits, and seeking shelter.
Extreme weather refers to severe or unusual weather conditions that deviate from the norm, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods, droughts, wildfires, and heatwaves. These extreme events can result in loss of life, property damage, and displacement of people by disrupting communities. The document also discusses preparing for and staying safe during extreme weather through early warning systems, emergency plans and kits, and seeking shelter.
Extreme weather refers to severe or unusual weather conditions that deviate from the norm, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods, droughts, wildfires, and heatwaves. These extreme events can result in loss of life, property damage, and displacement of people by disrupting communities. The document also discusses preparing for and staying safe during extreme weather through early warning systems, emergency plans and kits, and seeking shelter.
Extreme weather refers to severe or unusual weather conditions that deviate from the norm, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods, droughts, wildfires, and heatwaves. These extreme events can result in loss of life, property damage, and displacement of people by disrupting communities. The document also discusses preparing for and staying safe during extreme weather through early warning systems, emergency plans and kits, and seeking shelter.
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Extreme weather
Grade 4 Hanoi Star Primary Introduction • What do you think is extreme weather? • How many different kinds of extreme weather are there? • Have you ever experienced extreme weather? When? Where? What is Extreme Weather?
• Extreme weather refers to severe or
unusual weather conditions that deviate from the norm. • Examples of extreme weather include hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires, and landslides. Types of Extreme • Thunderstorms: Powerful storms characterized by lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.
Weather • Tornadoes: Violently rotating columns of air extending from a
thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage. • Hurricanes: Intense tropical cyclones with strong winds and heavy rainfall, typically forming over warm ocean waters. • Blizzards: Severe winter storms characterized by strong winds, heavysnowfall, and reduced visibility. Heatwaves
• Heatwaves are prolonged periods of
abnormally hot weather. • They can lead to health risks, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. • Floods occur when an area is submerged in Floods water, often due to heavy rainfall, river overflow, or coastal storm surge. • They can cause damage to buildings, infrastructure, and loss of life. Droughts • Droughts are extended periods of unusually low rainfall, resulting in water shortages and agricultural impacts. • They can lead to crop failure, soil erosion, and water resource depletion. Wildfires
• Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that spread
rapidly through vegetation, often in dry and hot conditions. • They can destroy ecosystems, homes, and pose risks to human health. • Landslides occur when masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope due to gravity, often triggered by Landslides heavy rainfall or earthquakes. • They can damage infrastructure, block roads, and pose risks to people living in hilly or mountainous areas. Effects of Extreme Weather • Extreme weather events can result in loss of life, property damage, and displacement of people. • They can disrupt transportation, communication, and the functioning of communities. 1 2 Implementing early Constructing strong Safety warning systems and evacuation buildings that can withstand extreme Measures plans. weather conditions. Preparing for Extreme Weather
Creating emergency kits with essential supplies Developing a family or community emergency like food, water, medications, and flashlights. plan. • Seeking shelter in sturdy structures during How to Stay Safe storms.
during Extreme • Following instructions from local authorities
and staying informed through weather
Weather updates. • Hurricane Katrina (2005) caused extensive flooding and damage along the Gulf Coast of Famous Extreme the United States.
Weather Events • The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in
Japan triggered a nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Climate Change and Extreme Weather
• Climate change is contributing to
the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. • Rising global temperatures can lead to more heatwaves, storms, and altered precipitation patterns. • What is extreme weather? • What are the causes of extreme weather?
Conclusion • Name the different kinds of extreme weather.
• Does Vietnam have any extreme weather? • How to stay safe in extreme weather? Questions and • Do you have any questions about today's lesson? Answers
