EARTH SCIENCE
NATURAL HAZARDS
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Question
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Of the natural hazards we’ve studied, which is the hardest to predict when it will occur?
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Tsunamis
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Volcanoes
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Cyclones or Hurricanes
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Earthquakes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Earthquakes are one of the most unpredictable and damaging disasters. The scientific community has yet to find a way to predict when an earthquake will occur with enough time to evacuate areas.
Detailed explanation-2: -The uncertainty depends on the poor understanding of the phenomena that control the slope failures, and on the inherent complexity and chaotic nature of the landslides. This is similar to other natural hazards, including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and droughts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tsunamis, Hurricanes, Eruptions: Predicting Natural Disasters.
Detailed explanation-4: -Wildfires. Dust Storms. Extreme Heat. Flooding. Monsoon Storms.
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