A natural disaster is a catastrophic event caused by natural earth processes that brings severe harm, property damage or loss of life to a society..
Earthquakes
Shaking of the ground caused by sudden shifts in tectonic plates.
Explosions or lava flows from beneath the Earth's crust.
Large, destructive ocean waves triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity
Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons
Powerful rotating tropical storms with high winds and heavy rains.
Droughts
Extended periods of severe water shortage affecting agriculture and drinking supplies.
Storms
An extreme atmospheric disturbance marked by strong winds, precipitation (snow, rain) and often thunder and lightning.
