Earthquakes can lead to another type of natural disaster, a huge flood known as a tsunami. The shaking of the earth can lead to a powerful wave in the ocean, which grows very large as it approaches the shore. As if the earthquake itself was not bad enough, a tsunami can lead to major...
Natural disaster facts. A natural disaster is a major event caused by the natural processes of the Earth. Examples are floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and other geologi
1. A natural disaster is a(n) ___ event. expected unexpected planned scheduled 2. What is the name of the system that warns people of a natural disaster? The Emergency Warning System The Emergency Alert System The Natural Disaster System The...
Key Facts & Information DEFINITION AND GENERAL INFORMATION A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. It can cause loss of life or...
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What is a natural disaster? A natural disaster is a sudden and severe event caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions, resulting in significant destruction and disruption. How can we prepare for natural disasters? Prep...
Natural disasters in the U.S. - Statistics & Facts Choose a region: United States The United States is the fourth largest country in the world. A home to extremely diverse climates across its expansive domain, the U.S. continues to experience a wide range of natural disasters. In the Unit...
hurricanes to tsunamis and earthquakes. the earth, over its 4.54 billion-year history, has seen many natural disasters. some of these disasters have led to several mass extinctions and drastic repercussions for various surviving species. natural disasters definition a natural disaster can be defined ...
Words 1. disaster n. 灾难;灾害 2.tsunami 海啸 3.landslide n. 崩塌,滑坡 4. typhoon 台风 5.hurricane 飓风 6.drought 旱灾,久旱 7. damage vt. 损害; 破坏 8. flood n 洪水 vi/vt 淹没 9. affect vt. 影响; (疾病)侵袭; 深深打动 10.rescue n.&vt.营救;救援 II. Phrases 1. 自...
disaster /dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/ n. 灾难;灾害 tornado /tɔːˈneɪdəʊ/ n. (pl. -oes or -os) 龙卷风;旋风 drought /draʊt/ n. 旱灾;久旱 landslide /ˈlændslaɪd/ n. (landfall)(山地...