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What is a natural disaster?

Asked by Akanaan, Last updated: Feb 05, 2024

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John Adney

John Adney

John Adney
John Adney

Answered Dec 07, 2017

A natural hazard is a dangerous phenonemon that can cause loss of life , have health impacts , damage property and disrupt social and economical services as well as damage the environment. A hazard becomes a disaster when a community does not have the ability to deal with the losses incurred be it life and/or property.

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A. Ameli

A. Ameli

A. Ameli
A. Ameli

Answered Aug 30, 2017

Natural disasters occur in many places on Earth. Natural disasters include hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, monsoons, typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. Natural disasters are caused by weather usually. They can cause great destruction. In most cases today, natural disasters can be predicted.

So, people have enough time to evacuate the area before the disaster takes place, however, sometimes, an earthquake and volcanic eruption can happen without notice. Buildings, houses and roads can be destroyed. Usually these can cost the town lots of money to rebuild it. Sometimes, people can do things to protect themselves during a natural disaster. In an earthquake, a person can stand in the middle of a doorway for extra support. In floods, people will want to seek higher ground.

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John Smith

John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Aug 17, 2017

When a natural hazard impacts on the community causing destruction of property and loss of life.
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