Natural disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a catastrophic event that occurs due to natural processes of the Earth, causing significant damage and disruption to the environment and human life.

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What is flooding?

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Flooding is an overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often caused by heavy rainfall, storm surges, or melting snow.

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What is drought?

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Drought is an extended period of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region, leading to water shortages.

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What is a heatwave?

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A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility due to falling or blowing snow.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by any large and sudden displacement of water, often due to earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone that forms over warm ocean waters and is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a dust storm?

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A dust storm is a meteorological phenomenon where strong winds lift large amounts of dust and sand into the air, reducing visibility.