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