Type and Location of Natural Disaster

1 out of 3.4 Japanese people had experience to fall victim to natural disaster. We can not avoid from disaster. we can search how to prevent natural disaster by Google, but it is no meaning after natural disaster occured because you can not prepare anything after natural disaster occured. Let’s learn type and location of natural disaster from the article.

Earthquake

Earthquakes are sudden and violent shaking of the earth’s crust caused by the release of energy from within the earth’s surface. They occur most frequently in areas where tectonic plates meet.

Location: Earthquakes can technically occur anywhere in the world,but they are most common in areas where Earthquake-prone areas like the Pacific Ring of Fire, Mediterranean region, and parts of Asia

Tsunami

Tsunamis are ocean waves caused by large-scale disturbances of the ocean, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. They can cause significant damage to coastal communities and infrastructure.

Location: Coastal areas, particularly in the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire” and around the Indian Ocean

Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanic eruptions occur when molten rock, ash, and gas escape from a magma chamber beneath the earth’s surface. They can be explosive and are most common in areas where tectonic plates meet.

Location: Volcanic regions, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire, Mediterranean, and Indonesia

Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones

Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are all tropical storms with rotating winds and thunderstorms that produce heavy rain. They can cause significant damage to coastal communities and infrastructure.

Location: Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico (hurricanes); Pacific Ocean (typhoons); Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and South Pacific (cyclones)

Tornado

Tornadoes are rapidly rotating columns of air that can cause significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and communities. They are most common in the central United States, but can occur anywhere in the world.

Location: Tornado Alley in the central United States, but can occur anywhere in the world

Floods

Floods occur when water overflows from its normal course and covers land that is usually dry. They can be caused by heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or the failure of dams or levees, and can cause significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and communities.

Location: Flood-prone areas, including river valleys, coastal areas, and low-lying regions

Landslides and Mudslides

A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, while a mudslide is the movement of mud and debris down a slope. Landslides and mudslides

Location: Hilly or mountainous areas with steep slopes, particularly those affected by heavy rainfall or seismic activity

Conclusion

We can’t avoid from natural disaster. Natural disaster can happen any moment. We should prepare for them for you and your family. Only you can protect from natural disaster.