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EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

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Hurricanes and typhoons are well-organized, rotating storms of low pressure that form in open oceans. These storms can contain very high winds and can raise the local tide more than 5 meters as they come onto land. Hurricanes and typhoons are examples of-
A
ocean currents creating heat from friction.
B
energy stored in the ocean being released.
C
the ocean getting energy from Earth’s rotation.
D
convection currents in columns of saltwater.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is a service institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that is principally mandated to mitigate disasters that may arise from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena.

Detailed explanation-2: -Natural hazards can be classified into several broad categories: geological hazards, hydrological hazards, meteorological hazards, and biological hazards.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones pose significant global threats to life and property, including storm surges, flooding, extreme winds and tornadoes. Additionally, rainfall rates and cyclone intensities are projected to increase.

Detailed explanation-4: -Earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions. Landslides. Tsunamis. Avalanches. Floods. Heat waves. Cold waves. Wildfires. Droughts. Cyclones. Epidemics and pandemics. Technological and biological hazards. Hailstorms.

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