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2023

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who sent a team of disaster experts to New Zealand to assist in the post-cyclone recovery effort?

A	Japan
B	UK
C	Australia
D	China

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -An impact assessment team, made up of 25 expert officers from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and contributions from other jurisdictions, will be deployed to regional areas of New Zealand within the next 24 hours to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand with the response.

Detailed explanation-2: -IFAW has deployed one of its disaster response experts, Animal Rescue Program Officer Robert Leach, to New Zealand to provide emergency support in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. The destruction caused by the cyclone and the subsequent earthquake is devastating and widespread.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Zealand is located in a seismic zone and is subject to earthquakes. Tsunamis may occur along the coastlines. There are also a number of active volcanoes in New Zealand. Flooding and landslides can occur, resulting in road closures and infrastructure damage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flooding is the most common natural hazard in New Zealand and earthquakes and tsunamis are potentially the most damaging and disruptive [1].

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