Multiple choice

Which of the following hazards is not entirely caused by the nature?

  1. Landslide

  2. Tsunami

  3. Earthquake

  4. Cyclone
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Explanation

Natural hazards are hazards which are caused because of natural phenomena (hazards with meteorological, geological or even biological origin). Examples of natural hazards are cyclones, tsunamis, earthquake and volcanic eruption which are exclusively of natural origin. Landslides, floods, drought, fires are socio-natural hazards since their causes are both natural and man made. For example flooding may be caused because of heavy rains, landslide or blocking of drains with human waste.

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