What is a Destructive Force?

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What are some examples of destructive forces in nature?

Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis and more!

Some of these forces change the Earth quickly, while some change the Earth much more slowly.

Destructive forces don't always have to be a big event like a tornado. Sometimes, a destructive force can be happening, and we don't even notice it!

Take a look at the picture of the Grand Canyon above. The Grand Canyon wasn't formed quickly. In fact, scientists estimate that it took about 65 million years for it to form!

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Destructive forces break things into smaller pieces. In the instance of the Grand Canyon, the huge rocks were broken down into smaller pieces and carried away by the river.

Some destructive forces can happen quickly like tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. However, some destructive forces are slow, and we don't even notice them. The river forming the Grand Canyon is an example of a slow destructive force.

Thinking of fast destructive forces is easy! Can you think of a destructive force that is slow? I'll give you a hint: How do you think caves were formed? How do you think some pebbles at the bottom of a stream got to feel so smooth?

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