NATURAL

DISASTERS
What is a natural hazard ?
Any natural occurrence that is infrequent and
dangerous, posing a threat to life and property of
humans.

What is natural disaster then?

Natural hazards that are very furious and cause
extensive devastation
 Differentiate between natural hazards and
natural disasters
Natural disasters Natural hazards

Extensive devastation Less devastation

In large areas In small area

Categories of natural hazards
Geological hazards : natural hazards that are
caused due to geological disturbances .they do
not occur frequently but are very disastrous in
nature .e.g.: volcanic eruption , landslides and
avalanches .
weather_-associated hazards :natural hazards
caused due to dramatic changes in weather
conditions are called weather associated
hazards . They occur frequently but are less
devastating .e.g.: cyclone, flood and droughts.
Natural hazards
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Landslides and avalanches
Cyclone
Floods
Droughts
earthquake
 CAUSES
 Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly
breaks along a fault
 . This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make
the ground shake.
 When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each
other, they stick a little
 . They don't just slide smoothly; the rocks catch on each other.
 The rocks are still pushing against each other, but not moving.
 After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's
built up.
 When the rocks break, the earthquake occurs.
Precautions against Earthquake
Safer places indoors as well as outdoors
must be clearly identified.
An Emergency communication plan
should be made available.
Stay away from tall and heavy objects
that may fall on you.
Take shelter under a table and stay there
till the shaking stops.
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