Enhance Your Learning with Natural Disasters Flash Cards for quick learning
Sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
The release of molten rock, ash, and gases from a volcano, often resulting in the formation of new landforms and potential hazards.
Large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, capable of causing widespread destruction along coastlines.
Intense tropical storms with strong winds and heavy rainfall, forming over warm ocean waters and often causing significant damage to coastal areas.
Violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing severe damage in a narrow path.
Overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failure, leading to property damage and loss of life.
Extended periods of abnormally low rainfall, resulting in water scarcity, crop failure, and environmental impacts such as wildfires.
Uncontrolled fires that rapidly spread across vegetation, fueled by dry conditions, strong winds, and human activities, causing extensive damage to ecosystems and property.
Downward movement of a mass of soil, rock, or debris along a slope, often triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activities.
Rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountainside, often triggered by snowfall, temperature changes, or human activities, posing a threat to people and infrastructure.
Severe winter storms characterized by strong winds, heavy snowfall, and low visibility, often leading to transportation disruptions and power outages.
Extended periods of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity, posing health risks and increasing the likelihood of wildfires.
Large-scale atmospheric systems characterized by rotating winds and low-pressure centers, known as hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical cyclones, depending on the region.
Severe weather events in which ice pellets, known as hailstones, fall from the sky, often causing damage to crops, vehicles, and buildings.
Weather phenomena characterized by lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds, often accompanied by hail and tornadoes.
Intense weather systems with strong winds and heavy rainfall, forming over tropical or subtropical waters, often developing into hurricanes or typhoons.
Severe weather events in which freezing rain coats surfaces with ice, causing hazardous conditions and damage to trees, power lines, and infrastructure.
Strong winds carrying large amounts of sand and dust, reducing visibility and causing respiratory problems, particularly in arid and desert regions.
Severe shortage of food in a region, resulting in widespread hunger, malnutrition, and increased mortality rates.
Global outbreaks of infectious diseases, affecting a large number of people and often causing significant social, economic, and health impacts.
Large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, constantly moving and interacting, leading to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.
Long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leading to more frequent and intense natural disasters.
Measures taken in advance to minimize the impacts of natural disasters, including emergency planning, early warning systems, and public education.
The process of coordinating and implementing measures to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, involving multiple stakeholders and agencies.
Immediate actions taken to address the needs of affected individuals and communities during and after a natural disaster, including search and rescue, medical assistance, and provision of basic necessities.
Assistance provided to affected individuals and communities in the aftermath of a natural disaster, including shelter, food, water, healthcare, and support for rebuilding.
Efforts to rebuild and restore infrastructure, housing, and communities following a natural disaster, often involving long-term planning and investment.
The process of evaluating potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts of natural disasters, in order to inform decision-making and prioritize mitigation measures.
Systems that detect and provide timely information about impending natural disasters, allowing for early evacuation, preparedness, and response actions.
The ability of individuals, communities, and systems to withstand, adapt to, and recover from natural disasters, minimizing the impacts and building long-term sustainability.
Efforts undertaken by individuals, families, and communities to enhance their readiness and capacity to respond to and recover from natural disasters, including training, planning, and resource allocation.
The process of rebuilding and restoring affected areas and communities following a natural disaster, including physical, social, and economic recovery.
The effects of natural disasters on the environment, including damage to ecosystems, loss of biodiversity, pollution, and long-term ecological changes.
Assistance provided by governments, organizations, and individuals to support affected populations during and after natural disasters, including medical care, food, water, and shelter.
Measures taken to reduce the risk and impact of natural disasters, including land-use planning, infrastructure improvements, and ecosystem restoration.
The development of strategies, protocols, and resources to guide and coordinate emergency response efforts during and after natural disasters.
Efforts to minimize the vulnerabilities and exposure of communities to natural hazards, through measures such as land-use planning, early warning systems, and public education.
Groups of trained professionals and volunteers who provide specialized assistance and support during and after natural disasters, including search and rescue, medical care, and logistics.
Financial resources allocated for the reconstruction and recovery of affected areas and communities following natural disasters, often provided by governments, international organizations, and donors.
Packages containing essential supplies and equipment for individuals and families to use during and after natural disasters, including food, water, first aid supplies, and emergency tools.
Educational programs and exercises designed to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively respond to natural disasters.
Support and resources provided to affected individuals and communities to aid in their recovery and rebuilding efforts following natural disasters, including financial assistance, counseling, and technical expertise.
The process of organizing and managing the activities of multiple agencies, organizations, and stakeholders involved in the response to natural disasters, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Comprehensive plans and approaches for the long-term recovery and reconstruction of affected areas and communities following natural disasters, addressing social, economic, and environmental aspects.
The systematic process of identifying, assessing, and reducing the risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters, through a combination of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery measures.