natural disasters think back to the last natural disaster you heard on the news, what was it?

Natural disasters

Think back to the last natural disaster you heard on the

news, what was it?

New Zealand• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opsiKirDfd

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Natural Disasters

Natural Disaster

• An event that results from Earth processes and that can cause damage and endanger human life.

• Also known as natural hazards and catastrophic events.

What types of Natural Disasters are out there?

• Wild fires• Tornadoes• Hurricanes• Hail storms• Tsunamis• Drought

• Volcanic eruptions• Earthquakes• Floods• Heat wave• Blizzards• Avalanche

What types of Natural Disasters are seen in TEXAS?

• Wild fires• Tornadoes• Hurricanes• Hail storms• Drought• Floods• Heat wave

Hydrological disasters (water)

Geological disasters (earth)

Meteorological disasters (weather)

What would the impacts be on…

• Habitats• Biodiversity

• Food chains & webs• Humans• Landforms