natural hazards Flashcards

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earthquakes

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a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth’s crust or volcanic action.

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volcanic explosions

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volcanic eruption in which a stream of gas and ash is violently ejected to a height of several miles.

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flooding

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cover or submerge (an area) with water in a flood

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drought

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a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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tropical storms

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a localized, very intense low-pressure wind system, forming over tropical oceans and with winds of hurricane force.

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landslides

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a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.

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It is generally felt that that the less developed a country (LEDC) is the more damage, both economically and in terms of loss of life the hazard causes. There are several reasons for this ???

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Population, Finance, Education, Insurance, Economy and Infra-structure.

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