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What are the different types of natural disasters?
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1. Floods
 • caused by heavy rains, melting snow and ice, or overflowing rivers and streams.
2. Earthquakes
 • sudden shaking of the earth's surface due to seismic activity.
3. Tornadoes
 • violent rotating columns of air that can cause destruction and damage.
4. Wildfires
 • uncontrolled fires that spread quickly through dry vegetation.
5. Hurricanes
 • tropical cyclones with high winds and heavy rainfall.
6. Tsunamis
 • giant waves generated by earthquakes in the ocean.