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A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks rapidly sliding down a mountain or slope.
Avalanche
The inundation of land areas along the coast caused by sea water, often due to storm surges or high tides.
Coastal Flooding:
A sudden drop in temperature over a short period, causing extremely cold conditions that can affect agriculture, health, and infrastructure.
Cold Wave
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water.
Drought
The sudden shaking of the Earth's surface due to movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic action.
Earthquake
Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from clouds during thunderstorms.
Hail
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
Heatwave
A powerful tropical cyclone with high winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.
Hurricane
A weather condition characterized by freezing rain, resulting in ice accumulation that can cause damage to structures and power lines.
Ice Storm
The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope due to gravity.
Landslide
A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm, producing bright flashes of light and potentially causing fires or other damage.
Lightning
The overflow of rivers and streams, inundating nearby land areas and potentially damaging property and crops.
Riverine Flooding
Winds that reach high speeds, which can lead to damage to buildings, trees, and infrastructure.
Strong Wind
A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing severe damage with strong winds.
Tornado
A series of large ocean waves typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
Tsunami
The eruption of magma from beneath the Earth's crust, leading to the release of lava, ash, and gases.
Volcanic Activity
