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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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=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