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A large-scale warming of the ocean and atmosphere
A cooling of the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean
An abnormal rise in coastal waters caused by strong typhoons or sea quakes (correct)
A rapid flow of water on saturated soil

Strong typhoons or sea quakes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Excessive water on dry land caused by poor drainage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Rapid flows of water on saturated or poorly absorbent soil (A) Signup and view all the answers

A large-scale warming of the ocean and atmosphere (B) Signup and view all the answers

A large-scale warming of the ocean and atmosphere across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific (B) Signup and view all the answers

A large-scale warming of the ocean and atmosphere across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Typhoons are intense circulating winds with heavy rain over tropical waters and land.
Thunderstorms are characterized by heavy rain with the presence of thunder and lightning.
Floods occur when there is excessive water on dry land, caused by heavy rain or poor drainage.
Flash floods are rapid flows of water on saturated or poorly absorbent soil.
Storm surges are abnormal rises in coastal waters caused by strong typhoons or sea quakes.
Tornadoes are rapidly rotating columns of air that can pick up and sling objects.
El Niño is a large-scale warming of the ocean and atmosphere across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific.
La Niña is a cooling of the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean, causing excessive rainfall and cold in the Philippines.
Low-lying areas are prone to flooding because they receive water from higher elevations.
Man-made structures such as dams can induce flash floods.