Natural Disasters

Natural disasters are extreme events caused by natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, tropical cyclones, landslides, droughts, and volcanic eruptions, that result in significant harm to human populations, property, and economies. The severity of a disaster depends on the hazard itself and the vulnerability of affected communities, including factors such as infrastructure, preparedness, and social and economic conditions. Human activities, land use choices, and climate change can influence the frequency, intensity, and impact of these events.

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Natural disasters hit 1 in 5 US adults’ finances in 2023: FedNews

Natural disasters hit 1 in 5 US adults’ finances in 2023: Fed

Washington, United States (AFP) - Almost 20 percent of adults in the United States were financially impacted by natural disasters last year, the Federal Reserve…
SourceSourceMay 21, 2024 Full article
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Fresh floods kill 66 in northern AfghanistanNews

Fresh floods kill 66 in northern Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan | AFP (UPDATED) Fresh floods killed 66 people in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said Sunday, after weeks of flooding that has inundated…
SourceSourceMay 19, 2024 Full article
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Study: Heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakesScience

Study: Heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakes

When scientists look for an earthquake’s cause, their search often starts underground. As centuries of seismic studies have made clear, it’s the collision of tectonic…
SourceSourceMay 9, 2024 Full article