natural disasters
Earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis
Natural disasters are catastrophic events caused by natural forces rather than human action, including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires.
The term emphasizes both the natural origin and the scale of destruction—a storm isn't a disaster unless it causes significant harm to people or property.
The region is prone to natural disasters during monsoon season.
Insurance policies often treat natural disasters differently from other covered events, sometimes calling them "acts of God."
- earthquakesSudden ground movement
- fault lineTectonic boundary crack
- floodsOverflowing onto dry land
- tsunamiSeismic sea surge
- hurricanesPowerful tropical rotating windstorms
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