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 to life, property, and the environment.

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What are the main types of natural disasters?

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The main types of natural disasters include earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, droughts, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and adverse effects on agriculture and ecosystems.

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What causes a tsunami?

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A tsunami is typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace a large volume of water.

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Where do tsunamis usually occur?

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Tsunamis usually occur near coastal areas, particularly in regions along tectonic plate boundaries.

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What is a wildfire?

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A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation, often exacerbated by dry conditions and strong winds.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological events like earthquakes.

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How do earthquakes occur?

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Earthquakes occur when stress builds up along geological faults and is released suddenly, causing vibrations in the Earth's crust.

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What is the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes, based on the amplitude of seismic waves.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with strong winds, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.