NATURAL HAZARDS §

Description §

Natural hazards include severe weather events, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and others that can impact communities.

Related Concepts §

• FLOODS — Floods are a type of natural hazard that can be caused by weather events and have significant impacts on communities.
• FOREST FIRES — Forest fires represent another form of natural hazard that can be exacerbated by weather conditions.
• EARTHQUAKES — Earthquakes are categorized as natural hazards with potential severe impacts on population and infrastructure.
• HUMANS — Human activities can affect the impact of natural hazards on communities
• EXTREME TEMPERATURES — Extreme temperatures are conditions that can lead to various natural hazards affecting human life and ecosystems.
• CLIMATE CHANGE — Natural hazards may increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change impacts
• VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS — Volcanic eruptions add to the list of natural hazards and can lead to environmental disasters.