Natural Disasters Questions
The effects of climate change on natural disasters include an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, floods, and heatwaves. Rising global temperatures contribute to the melting of glaciers and polar ice, leading to sea-level rise and coastal flooding. Climate change also disrupts weather patterns, causing shifts in rainfall patterns and exacerbating drought conditions in some regions while increasing the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flooding in others. Additionally, climate change can impact ecosystems and biodiversity, further influencing the occurrence and severity of natural disasters.