The most common natural disasters

The most common natural disasters include:

Earthquakes: Sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement along fault lines. They can lead to tsunamis, landslides, and significant damage.

Floods: Occur when water overflows onto land, often due to heavy rainfall, melting snow, or hurricanes. Floods can cause widespread damage to infrastructure and ecosystems.

Hurricanes (Typhoons/Cyclones): Powerful tropical storms with high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges that can cause significant destruction, especially in coastal areas.

Tornadoes: Violently rotating columns of air in contact with the ground, typically associated with severe thunderstorms. Tornadoes can destroy buildings and uproot trees.

Wildfires: Uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly in forests or grasslands, often fueled by dry conditions, high winds, and flammable vegetation.

Volcanic Eruptions: When magma, gas, and ash escape from beneath the Earth’s surface, volcanic eruptions can cause lava flows, pyroclastic flows, ash fallout, and tsunamis.

Landslides: The downward movement of rock, soil, or debris on a slope, often triggered by rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

Droughts: Prolonged periods of low rainfall that can lead to water shortages, crop failure, and famine.

These disasters can vary in frequency and impact depending on the region and environmental conditions.