Natural DisastersПриродные катастрофы
Natural disasters such as
flood, fire, tornado, earthquake, tsunamis are becoming more and more
frequent on our planet. In short description a natural disaster is a
result of a natural hazard, which has a negative effect on human beings.
These geologic processes can lead to serious consequences such as loss
of life, property damage, economic problems. Certain areas are more
exposed to natural disasters. For example, most of New Zealand’s
coastline is exposed to tsunami hazard, while the Far East region is
exposed to floods. Being aware of possible dangers, people should be
prepared to protect themselves, their families and communities. Two
important preparation steps are the developing of emergency plan and
assembling a supply kit. However, all the known disasters have unique
nature and should be approached separately. Some of the common natural
hazards are as follows: earthquake, flood, drought, heat wave,
hurricane, volcanic eruption, hailstorm, tornado, tsunami, landslide,
wildfire, blizzard. I’d like to tell you a bit more about floods,
hurricane and earthquakes. A flood is an overflow of water that
submerges land. In severe cases it can result in human and animal
deaths. Very often the crops are destroyed, which brings famine. A
hurricane is a severe tropical cyclone or storm that often occurs in
certain parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This destructive
hazard can lead to changes in weather and economy. It can also result in
heavy rains, thunderstorm, flood or even tornado. An earthquake is the
result of a sudden collision among the tectonic plates of the Earth.
Such collision leads to massive and occasionally deathly vibrations.
However, learning about these specific threats and the measures, which
should be taken, can save many lives.