write 6 types of natural calamities
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Hurricanes and tropical storms.
Landslides & debris flow.
Thunderstorms and lighting.
Tornadoes.
Tsunamis.
Wildfire.
Winter and ice storms.
Sinkholes.
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Natural calamities:
Natural calamities means natural perils that cause catastrophic losses, including but not limited to earthquake, typhoon, cyclone, tsunami, tomado, flood, landslide, mudslide, bushfire and volcanic action.
Types of natural calamities:
Hurricanes and Tropical storms
Tornadoes and severe storms
Floods
Wildfire
Earthquake
Drought
Earthquake:
- According to the USGS-U.S. Geological Survey , every state in the US has experienced an earthquake.
- Earthquakes are one of the most unpredicatble and damaging disasters. The scientific community has yet to find a way to predict when an earthquake will occur with enough time to evacuate areas.
Fire:
- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) points out that fires can be caused by many things including candles, cooking, flammable materials, appliances, arson, chemical , fireworks, and even lightning.
- With so many ways for a fire to ignite, it is important to have a plan in the event.
Flood:
- Flooding can happen year round. Large amounts of snow melting during the winter, a summer thunderstorms can lead to severe flood and extreme water damage to your property.
Hurricane:
- Hurricane season typically lasts from June through November in the United States.Hurricances are much more predictable, giving residents in potentially impacted areas as much as 36 hours to get ready.
Tornado:
- Tornadoes are a frightening natural disaster as they can occur anywhere at any time with little to no warning.
- Tornadoes can also be the result of a hurricane or tropical storms that has made landfall.
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