Forces of Nature

Presenting by: Al-mudzlee e. mohammad sheevlee

Fire
• Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of
combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. At a certain point
in the combustion reaction, called the ignition point, flames are produced. The
flame is the visible portion of the fire.
Floods
• Floods are a force of nature, and their consequences, both positive and negative, are
strongly felt by affected ecosystems. Floods can be destructive to humans and the natural
environment, but they also help to drive biodiversity and are essential to the functioning
of many ecosystems.
Earthquakes
• Earthquake forces are called lateral forces because their predominant effect is to apply
horizontal loads to a building. Although earthquake waves do impart a vertical
component of force to buildings, the weight of the building normally provides sufficient
resistance
Landslide
• A landslide occurs because the force of gravity becomes greater than either friction or the
internal strength of the rock, soil, or sediment. THE ROLE OF WATER. The addition of
water to material on a slope can make landslides.
Mudslides
• They can accompany heavy rains or follow droughts, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
Mudslides develop when water rapidly accumulates in the ground and results in a surge
of water-saturated rock, earth, and debris. Mudslides usually start on steep slopes and can
be activated by natural disasters.
Windstorms
• Windstorm, a wind that is strong enough to cause at least light damage to trees
and buildings and may or may not be accompanied by precipitation.
Sandstorms

• They are usually caused by thunderstorms – or strong pressure gradients associated with
cyclones – which increase wind speed over a wide area.
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