GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a geologic hazard?
A
sinkhole
B
landslide
C
hurricane
D
earthquake
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete Answer:Among the given options floods will not be counted as a geological disaster.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hazards associated with earth processes (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, avalanches, rock slides and rock falls, soil creep, subsidence, floods, frost heave, coastal hazards).

Detailed explanation-3: -Landslides of all kinds, including seismically-triggered landslides, debris flows, mud flows, and rock falls. Mineral hazards such as asbestos, radon, and mercury. Volcanic hazards, such as ash fall, lava flows, lahars, pyroclastic flows, toxic gases, and volcanic landslides.

Detailed explanation-4: -This unit deals with geological hazards including landslides and mudflows, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes. It defines each of these hazards and provides practical information for applying the four phases of emergency management in relation to these hazards.

Detailed explanation-5: -A geologic hazard is an extreme natural events in the crust of the earth that pose a threat to life and property, for example, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis (tidal waves) and landslides.

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