Listen to Episode 4: Shake, Rattle, and Blow
Vocabulary
Yellowstone Volcano– a volcanic area in Northwest Wyoming, inside Yellowstone National Park
Observatory– building or place to watch something that could be dangerous take place
Eruption– to release suddenly and violently
Lava Flow– a stream of lava
3 Sisters Volcano– Volcanic peaks, located in mountain ranges in Oregon
Caribbean– located in the Atlantic Ocean
Krakatoa, Indonesia– a volcanic island located in the Pacific Ocean
Explosion – a large loud burst of air or noise
Earthquake– a shaking or other movement of part of the earth’s surface caused by movement deep within the earth.
Crater– a round hallow area in the ground
Caldera– a large volcanic crater
Tornado- a storm of very strong winds that form a cloud shaped like a funnel that can destroy everything in its path
Tornado Ally– a region in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansa, Nebraska & South Dakota where a high number of tornadoes happen
EF5– a measurement of tornado speed, measuring over 200 miles per hour causing incredible damage
EF4– a measurement of tornado speed, measuring 166-200 miles per hour causing devastating damage
Wind Speed– how fast air is moving in a certain area
Teton Mountains– a mountain range near Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Blizzard– A storm with lots of snow and wind
Structural Damage– buildings hurts from weather conditions
Tropical Storm– a storm with water and strong wind near warm climates
Bunker– An underground location to hide
Funnel Cloud– a downward triangular cloud that can come before a tornado
Yellowstone Caldera Map

Yellowstone Super Volcano Video
USGS Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yellowstone-volcano-observatory
Yellowstone National Park Volcano Information
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/volcano.htm
Make Your Own Tornado in a Jar
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/create-a-tornado-in-a-jar
EF Ratings for Tornados
