GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are some natural disasters?
A
A war
B
hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and rain
C
hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and volcanoes
D
A very bad day
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of natural hazards include: avalanche, coastal flooding, cold wave, drought, earthquake, hail, heat wave, hurricane (tropical cyclone), ice storm, landslide, lightning, riverine flooding, strong wind, tornado, typhoon, tsunami, volcanic activity, wildfire, winter weather.

Detailed explanation-2: -Geological Disasters, Hydrological Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, and Biological Disasters are the four broad types of natural hazards.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hurricanes and tropical storms. Landslides & debris flow. Thunderstorms and lighting. Tornadoes. Tsunamis. Wildfire. Winter and ice storms. Sinkholes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Avalanche. Coastal Flooding. Cold Wave. Drought. Earthquake. Hail.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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