Natural Hazards and Disasters

The inciting incident of the first Final Destination movie is a catastrophic plane crash that the protagonist foresees, allowing him and a few others to escape.

If a Creeper explodes while submerged in water, the explosion does not damage surrounding blocks, although it still damages entities.

Tsuyu is the term for the rainy season in Japan, characterized by a period of persistent rain caused by the meeting of cold and warm air masses.

The forces coming from within the earth are called as Endogenetic forces which causes two types of movement in the earth viz

(I) Horizontal movements

(II) Vertical movements.

These forces derive their energy from changes such as radioactivity, chemical recombination, expansion or contraction or displacement of molten materials that occur in the interior of the earth. This group of forces may be called as Tectonic forces which manifests through Processes Called Diastrophism and Volcanism

Sudden and become disastrous When they occur in densely populated localities. These forces work very quickly and their results are seen within minutes. Movements, caused by sudden-Endogenetic forces coming from deep within the earth cause sudden and rapid events that cause massive destructions at and below the earth’s surfaces. Such events like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, are called ‘EXTREME EVENTS’ and become disastrous hazards when they occur in densely populated localities.

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land, which is classified as a natural disaster caused by meteorological or hydrological events.

Flash floods are defined by the speed of flooding, not the source or location of flooding. While flash floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, they can also result from other events, such as drain blockages and cloud bursts

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry. The European Union (EU) Floods Directive defines a flood as a covering by water of land not normally covered by water. In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide.

Global meteorological studies generally categorize the world into four major cyclone-prone zones based on the frequency and intensity of tropical storms.

Prior planning will help the effects of the storm to be less, reduce potential loss of life and property, and help you to recover faster.

1. Preparedness is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action. Training and exercising plans is the cornerstone of preparedness which focuses on readiness to respond to all-hazards incidents and emergencies.
2. Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters and emergencies. Mitigation involves structural and non-structural measures taken to limit the impact of disasters and emergencies.

When rainwater seeps into the ground (infiltration), it reduces surface runoff. By slowing down the flow of water across the surface, it helps prevent flash floods.

Initially Children, Aged Persons and Physically handicapped peoples should be evacuated first because they might panic and may have difficulties in finding a way out. They need external helps to evacuate.

Taj Mahal is situated in Agra. The air in this place contains serious levels of sulphur and nitrogen oxides. This is due to the large number of power plants and industries set up around this area. All these led to acid rain. Acid rain reacted with the marble (calcium carbonate) of Taj Mahal. This caused damage to this wonderful structure, which had attracted many people from different parts of the world.

Acid rain corrodes the marble of the monument. The phenomenon is also called Marble cancer.