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A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard (e.g. flood, tornado, volcanic eruption, earthquake or landslide) that effects the environment and leads to financial, environmental and/or human losses.
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∙ 11y agoBecause the earth, or nature, is causing them. Humans have nothing to do with it. Earthquakes are caused by the earth's plates moving, and tsunamis are caused usually by earthquakes. Landslides are generally caused by either rain or earthquakes, not humans. (usually)
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∙ 10y agoThese are termed as natural disasters as they are caused due to the movement of tectonic plates and not through human activities.
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∙ 9y agothey can affect a huge impact on people so that's how they are classified as a natural disaster. Good question
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∙ 9y agoEarthquakes can occur as magma moves underground and breaks rock around it.
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∙ 13y agoYes, earthquakes are natural disasters.
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Cultural or religious beliefs about earthquakes?
In science earthquakes are seen as natural disasters but in the spiritual rounds "natural disasters" are evil because they destroy.and in Christianity destroyers,cheaters and liars are the definition of the devil.
What natural disasters has happened in the last 20 years?
There have been many natural disasters to occur over the last 20 years. Some of the natural disasters were earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, and tsunamis.
Which two natural disasters are commonly associated with the movement of tectonic plates?
Earthquakes and volcanoes. Earthquakes may also cause tsunami.
Why does the earth now have natural disasters such as earthquakes volcanoes and tidal waves?
The Earth has always had natural disasters - ever since it formed ! It's simply because the Earth's crust is unstable - and weather patterns are not totally predictable !
What other natural disasters can earthquakes start?
tsunamis, ground rupture, land slides, fires, soil liquidfadation, and floods
What are natural disasters in Kansas?
The Natural disasters in Kansas Are- earthquakes and tornadoes
What is the natural disasters in Luxembourg?
earthquakes
What were the major natural disasters of medieval japan?
The major natural disasters are earthquakes, typhoons and tsunami's
What are some natural disasters in Haiti?
earthquakes
What are Rhode Island's natural disasters?
some natural disasters in new jersey is hurricanes tornados and earthquakes.
Why earthquake's are natrural disasters?
Earthquakes are natural as they are caused by tectonic activity and they are known as disasters because the effects of earthquakes can be disastrous.
Any natural disasters that can happen in Ecuador?
Earthquakes
What are any natural disasters?
tornado,earthquakes,floods
Are their natural disasters in Peru and how?
they have earthquakes every year
What are all of the natural disasters that affect earthquakes?
all are not
What natural disasters affect Zimbabwe?
earthquakes, "war"...
What are the common natural disasters in the US?
Some common natural disasters in the US include earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
