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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=opsiKirDfdE. Natural Disasters. Natural Disaster. An event that results from Earth processes and that can cause damage and endanger human life.
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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=opsiKirDfdE
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
What would the impacts be on… • Habitats • Biodiversity • Food chains & webs • Humans • Landforms