human
What are some of the most common types of natural disasters and how do they differ?
assistant
1. Earthquakes - sudden release of energy from the earth's crust, causing shaking or vibrations in the ground
2. Floods - overflowing of a body of water due to heavy rain, melting snow, or rising sea levels
3. Tornadoes - rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud
4. Wildfires - uncontrolled burning of land or vegetation by fire, usually caused by lightning strikes or human activity
5. Hurricanes - tropical cyclone with sustained winds exceeding 74 mph (119 km/h)
6. Droughts - period of abnormally dry weather conditions