Understanding Natural Disasters

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Earthquake

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Sudden shaking of the ground

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Tsunami

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Large sea wave caused by underwater quake

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Hurricane

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Tropical storm with strong winds

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Tornado

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Rotating column of air, funnel-shaped

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Flood

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Overflow of water onto land

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Drought

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Extended period of no rainfall

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Volcano

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Eruption of magma from Earth's crust

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Wildfire

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Uncontrolled fire in forest or grassland

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Avalanche

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Rapid flow of snow down a slope

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Landslide

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Movement of rock and soil down a slope