People today alter our environment by smoking and using lots of fossil fuels destroying trees which are the animals habitats, and w continue altering them by carelessly using energy. Sustainability is to see how far we can go or continue at the same rate or level. When looking at the ecological footprint for us I believe continuing on the way we are now is a huge problem because the increase of fossil fuels used, animals going extinct because we endanger them, destroying the trees when they are most resourceful, which are very bad events we should not go on with. Each system is described as the earth, the water, the life(bio), and the air (atmosphere). Various forms of energy are kinetic which is energy that moves, potential energy is when something is in place or poised until it is changed, chemical energy which is used when we eat, gravitational energy which is also known as the earths gravity. Ecological systems depend on many of these energies because of the basic but enormous roles they play like creating more land or recycling what we can't and etc., Scientist use the many tools and research they gathered in order to provide for the complex systems, and finally natural systems change over time and space when others affect most of the surround things like the environment and such

Me and my group decided to research hurricanes for our chosen natural disaster. They capable of causing environmental damage to both animals and humans which is connected to the biosphere which supports life on Earth. Hurricanes can cause damage by destroying natural habitats that are used by animals and humans for their daily use of consumption and shelter. The earth systems affect each other by giving off energy that is needed to produce other natural disasters in the future. Also, if we learn the environmental science aid in handling natural disasters we can better prepare for these causes so that we won't lose any more lives when they happen. In order to make a sustainable future, we should work together to provide aid for people who are victims of these natural disasters whenever we can and make more safety procedures when the time to prepare for a natural disaster comes.

Tsunamis tend to be more prominent in countries that are surrounded by large bodies of water. In japan volcanic eruptions that occur below the ocean can create ripples of large bodies of water that can reach heights up to 128 feet in the air and higher. The earthquakes that are the cause of these deadly waves can create tsunamis strong enough to create disturbances in our electron distribution and ionosphere located 85km above earth's surface. So instead of just affecting the atmosphere tsunamis can caused disturbances in the lithosphere as well. The best way to prepare for when this disaster strikes is to try to stay away from the beach, and any large bodies of water and when thinking of moving to places where tsunamis are known to occur to pick housing on high ground to avoid the flood and damaged property. Also if you're living near a coastal region and a earthquake occurs check the news and prepare a safety kit and remember save yourself first not your possessions.

Hurricanes have rapid and strong winds (atmosphere) which can cause massive amounts of environmental damage (biosphere). With the inclusion of environmental damage, global warming has been causing polar caps to melt (cryosphere) which doubles the amount of rainfall from a hurricane. With more rainfall, sea levels will continue to rise and cause flash floods (hydrosphere). Lastly, flash floods can also cause the ground to erode at a faster rate (geosphere). An understanding of environmental science can aid in handling natural disasters by preparing for what might cause damages to the area and save many lives. In order to create a sustainable future, we make sure that we stock on essential supplies, plan our evacuation routes, board up our homes and businesses, and make sure you have insurance. Reflection: When it comes to hurricanes, I would want to stay as far away as possible. Our visuals might not be very accurate but it gives a good interpretation of the situation of a hurricane may look like. Works Cited “6 Ways to Prepare Now for Hurricanes.” AccuWeather.com - Under Maintenance, www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/six-ways-to-prepare-for-tropical-storms-hurricanes-atlantic-season/46771146. “How Hurricanes Form and What Makes Them So Destructive.” National Geographic, 22 Aug. 2018, www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/hurricanes/ . “Hurricane Florence: Mass Evacuation of 1.5 Million Residents Ordered.” New Scientist, New Scientist, www.newscientist.com/article/2179144-hurricane-florence-mass-evacuation-of-1-5-million-residents-ordered/. “Recent Hurricanes Pushed Rare Island Species Closer to the Brink.” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 30 Oct. 2017, news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/10/hurricane-irma-hurts-florida-keys-wildlife/.

1. How do the earth systems affect each other? If you follow the water cycle you can see how the different systems are affected plants take water from the soil and also realize water vapor in the air. so every action you take has a reaction. 2. How can an understanding of environmental science aid in handling natural disasters? Understanding how the different systems work helps us prevent or prepare us for how we disasters in the future if we know that tsunamis bring in lots of water destroying cities then we need to raise the buildings higher 3. What efforts can we make to create a sustainable future? we can take measures to react to the natural disasters to keep us safe and make them more efficient for the environment around us.

Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes which causes a sudden movement in the ocean, this creates an abnormally large wave that can wreak havoc on the shore. This is the geosphere interacting with the hydrosphere. The earthquake (geosphere) causes the water (hydrosphere) to behave abnormally. The biosphere does not play a role in creating the tsunami, but it is affected by it. The lives of human beings can be destroyed and they can be displaced. Animals can be affected by the destruction of their habitat.

Zanaya Lawhorn Ms.Aziz Sept 13 , 2018 Reflection For my [project the natural disaster that my group chose was Tsunamis . A tsunami is a high sea wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake .These wave can be as tall as 100 fee and can travel from 500-800 Kilometers . These tsunamis can throw the atmosphere off balance , while damaging the soil that we have here on dry land . Tsunamis also destroy the environment becuase now everything is flooded. A tsunami brings a lot of water energy with it ,which means the pressure is very dangerous it would be best to stay on high grounds away from heavy objects . I believe that tsunamis are natural and their isn't a way to necessarily prevent them but we as people can prepare by having safety plans and having certain area maybe waterproof that can fit large amounts of people . When it comes to natural disasters the best thing we can do to protect ourselves is to stay aware .