A disaster is a disorder causing human, economic, material, or environmental loss over a short or long period.
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True or false: all disasters are caused by nature.
false
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There are three main categories of disasters, what are they?
natural, technological, and man-made.
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What is a natural disaster?
A natural disaster is a catastrophe which takes place from any slow or quick natural and geologic process on Earth.
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Mention 3 natural disasters?
volcano, tsunami, flood, tornado, Earthquake
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What is a flood?
Flood occur when an overflow of water submerges nearby lands. This water might be from oceans, rivers, or lakes.
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.......................also known as twisters or whirlwinds, consist of a huge column of air with debris and dust that rotates violently on Earth's surface.
Tornadoes
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Tsunami is a Japanese word which translates to ..... ?
"harbor waves".
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What is the reason behind the water displacement in Tsunamis?
can be volcanoes, earthquakes, or landslides.
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Why do Earthquakes happen?
Earthquakes take place due to sudden movements in the Earth's tectonic plates, specifically in the Earth's crust.
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Why do Volcanic eruptions happen?
due to the explosion of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano's vent or opening.
