This article throws light upon the eight main types of weather hazards. The types are: 1. Frost and High Temperature 2. Drought 3. Floods 4. Storms 5. Tornadoes and Water Spouts 6. Lightening 7. Blizzards 8. Earthquakes and Tsunami Waves. Weather Hazards: Type # 1. Frost and High Tempe...
Blizzards are storms that contain high winds and poor visibility. A warning for these kinds of storms is issued when visibility is reduced to a quarter of a mile and winds blow continuously at speeds of 35 mph or more. Cold weather alerts In the wintertime, snow isn’t the only type of...
(an intentional fire started by a person) do not constitute natural disasters. However, there are many types of natural disasters that do occur without human initiation. These include tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, blizzards, hailstorms, and floods and ...
Chalets were once used for housing sheep and goat herders in Switzerland but have since become a popular vacation home option for holiday-seekers.They are detached homes that are designed for outdoor living and built to withstand the harsh elements of snowy blizzards. Chalets are made from wood ...
or amount of sunshine in a given location. Weather is affected by many different things including seasons,climate, and fronts. Different weather events can include thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. It is important to understand the causes of various weather events and what they en...
2 of 2 tropical cycloneIn the North Atlantic Ocean and the eastern North Pacific, tropical cyclones are called hurricanes, and, in the western North Pacific, these storms are referred to as typhoons. Weather- and climate-driven natural disasters includefloodingcaused by heavyrainsassociated with hur...
2 of 2 tropical cycloneIn the North Atlantic Ocean and the eastern North Pacific, tropical cyclones are called hurricanes, and, in the western North Pacific, these storms are referred to as typhoons. Weather- and climate-driven natural disasters includefloodingcaused by heavyrainsassociated with hur...
In winter, the island receives storms and blizzards originating from the North Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico. Springtime temperatures are cool when the ice generally melts in late April. Summers are moderately warm as the daytime temperature occasionally reaches as high as 30 °C. The island ...