GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Natural disasters are not preventable but their impacts can be reduced with the help of science and engineering. Some natural disasters can be forecasted based on past scientific data. Scientists look for patterns in data to determine where and when natural disasters are likely to occur, like tornadoes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The US Geological Survey (’USGS’) is unequivocal: “Neither the USGS nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. We do not know how, and we do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future".

Detailed explanation-3: -Natural hazards such as flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes cannot be prevented. However, there are still opportunities to reduce damage from natural hazards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike other disasters, hurricanes are much more predictable, giving residents in potentially impacted areas as much as 36 hours to get ready.

Detailed explanation-5: -Metrologists can predict cyclones by observing the daily weather. They can also get the information from satellites if a cyclone is developing in an area or not.