The document defines and describes various types of natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, floods, forest fires, hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, blizzards, cyclones, tropical storms, and typhoons. Details are provided for each type of disaster such as the causes, effects, and characteristics. The document serves as an informative reference for understanding different natural hazards that can occur.
Environmental science& Engg:
Hazard
Any phenomenon that has the potential to cause disruption or damage to people and their environment.
For example, an earthquake can cause a tsunami.
Disaster
Natural disasters are slightly different. They are the effects of natural hazards on humanity.
For example, the tsunami in Indonesia caused a great amount of loss of property and more importantly lives.
Environmental science& Engg:
Hazard
Any phenomenon that has the potential to cause disruption or damage to people and their environment.
For example, an earthquake can cause a tsunami.
Disaster
Natural disasters are slightly different. They are the effects of natural hazards on humanity.
For example, the tsunami in Indonesia caused a great amount of loss of property and more importantly lives.
14. A severe rainstorm that is
actually a type of cyclone.
It starts over oceans near
the equator, especially
near the West Indies,
Caribbean Sea and Gulf of
Mexico.