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    Zayna Fatima 6-T

    NATURAL DISASTERS
    Natural disasters are violent events that are outside the control of humans. They are caused by the
    forces of nature and may result in loss of life, injury, and damage to property. There are many types of
    natural disaster.

    S. No. Disaster Type

    1 Earthquakes

    2 Floods

    3 Hurricanes

    4 Tsunamis

    5 Volcanoes

    6 Wild Fires

    Earthquakes:

    An earthquake is the sudden, quick shaking of the earth. It is


    caused by rock breaking and moving under the ground. Additional
    earthquakes, known as aftershocks, can occur for hours, days, or
    even months after an earthquake. Earthquakes can be felt over
    large areas, although they usually last less than one minute.

    Floods:

    Flooding is when a lot of water overflows onto land that is normally


    dry. It is the most common natural-weather event. Flooding can

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    happen during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, when ocean waves come on the shore, when snow
    melts too fast, or when dams or levees break. Flooding may be only a few inches of water, or it may
    cover a house to the rooftop.

    Hurricanes:

    Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the


    southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico,
    and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They collect heat and
    energy through contact with warm ocean waters and then
    move toward land.

    Hurricanes have winds at least 74 miles per hour. Wen


    hurricanes come onto land, their heavy rain, strong winds,
    and large waves can damage buildings, trees, and cars.

    Tsunami:
    A tsunami (pronounced soo-nah-mee) is a series of waves (not just one)
    caused by a large and sudden disturbance of the sea. Tsunami waves
    move outward in all directions from where it started. They can move
    across entire oceans. As the big waves approach shallow waters along
    the coast, they grow to a great height and smash into the shore. They can
    be as high as 100 feet. They can cause a lot of damage on the shore.

    Most tsunamis are caused by undersea earthquakes. However, they can also
    be caused by landslides, volcanic activity, and even meteorites. Not all
    earthquakes cause tsunamis.

    Volcanos:

    A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s crust that allows


    molten rock, gases, and debris to escape to the
    surface.

    A volcanic eruption may release acid, gases rocks, and


    ash into the air. Lava and debris can flow at up to 100
    miles per hour, destroying everything in their path.
    About 11 percent of the world’s active volcanoes are
    located in the U.S., which has 170 volcanoes.

    Wildfire:

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    A wildfire is a fire that burnt out of control in a natural area, like a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires
    can occur anywhere in the country. They can start in remote wilderness areas, in national parks, or even
    in your own backyards. As more homes and businesses are being built in wilderness areas, they may be
    increasingly at risk. This is called the wildland urban interrace.

    Reference Site

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