GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Historically, droughts and floods were the most fatal disaster events. Deaths from these events are now very low – the most deadly events today tend to be earthquakes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The amount of damage that flooding has is the most destructive one amongst all the natural disaster.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since 1980, tropical cyclones by far have caused the most home damage, coming in at over $1.1 trillion. Hurricanes bring high winds along with potential flooding that can hit homes at the same time.

Detailed explanation-4: -The number of natural disasters that cost over a billion dollars has increased over the last forty years, rising from an average of three per year in the 1980s to 13 per year during the 2010s. Not only are natural disasters occurring more frequently, but the average cost and death toll from each is up as well.