What is a natural disaster?
Q: What is a natural disaster?
A: A natural disaster is an event caused by the natural processes of the Earth, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis and other geologic processes. It can cause loss of life or property damage and leave economic damage afterwards costing millions.
Q: How can human activities contribute to natural disasters?
A: Human activities such as climate change and deforestation can make causes of natural disasters.
Q: What does it mean when hazards meet vulnerability?
A: When hazards meet vulnerability it means that if a strong earthquake happens in an area with vulnerable population it can have disastrous consequences and leave lasting damage which may require years to repair.
Q: Is an adverse event considered a disaster if it occurs in an uninhabited area?
A: No, an adverse event will not rise to the level of a disaster if it occurs in an area without vulnerable population.
Q: What are some examples of natural disasters?
A: Examples of natural disasters include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis.
Q: What kind of damage do natural disasters cause?
A: Natural disasters can cause loss of life or property damage and leave economic damage afterwards costing millions.
