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Some places are built close to fault lines. Fault lines are 'cracks' in the Earth's crust that move against each other - creating earthquakes and volcanos.

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Why do some places in the world have more natural disasters than others?

Because of the tectonic plates. Some countries are on the edge of tectonic plates.


Why are so many natural disasters occurring in 2010?

Some of the natural disasters are occurring due to global warming, when the temperature rises it is more likely to get tropical storms and tornadoes, the others are just natural occurrences due to movement in the earths crust.


What is the natural disasters in Luxembourg?

Some common natural disasters in Luxembourg include floods due to heavy rainfall, storms with strong winds, and occasional winter snowstorms. Luxembourg is not prone to more severe natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or volcanoes.


When the magnitude of natural disasters increases what does their frequency of occurrence do?

An increase in the magnitude of natural disasters does not necessarily change their frequency of occurrence. However, climate change may lead to more intense natural disasters due to factors like warmer sea surface temperatures, which can potentially increase the frequency of certain types of disasters like hurricanes.


How has natural disasters affected where people live?

Natural disasters have significantly influenced human settlement patterns by prompting populations to relocate away from high-risk areas, such as floodplains and earthquake zones. In some cases, communities have rebuilt with improved infrastructure and disaster resilience, while others have permanently abandoned affected regions. Additionally, the frequency and intensity of disasters can lead to stricter zoning laws and urban planning regulations, reshaping where new developments occur. Overall, the impact of natural disasters often results in a more cautious approach to habitation in vulnerable areas.

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Why do some places in the world have more natural disasters than others?

Because of the tectonic plates. Some countries are on the edge of tectonic plates.


Is there more natural disasters then human caused disasters in Australia?

yes there is


What natural disasters have been attributed to climate change and where?

some natural disasters are such as floods,bushfires,and many more.


Why are so many natural disasters occurring in 2010?

Some of the natural disasters are occurring due to global warming, when the temperature rises it is more likely to get tropical storms and tornadoes, the others are just natural occurrences due to movement in the earths crust.


Do natural disasters occur more during a total eclipse?

yup.


What are the effects of rising global temperatures on people?

More natural disasters.


How is a volcanic eruption different than the normal disasters such as earthquakes or tornadoes?

One way in which volcanic eruptions are different from most other natural disasters is that they are generally consistent in their location. A volcanic eruption almost always takes places at an already existing volcano, and so is more limited in where it occurs. While most natural disasters are local or regional events, major volcanic eruptions can cause damage globally through changes to the climate. However, all natural disasters have characteristics that set them apart from others, so we can't really say that this means that tornadoes and earthquakes are "normal" while volcanic eruptions are not.


What is the natural disasters in Luxembourg?

Some common natural disasters in Luxembourg include floods due to heavy rainfall, storms with strong winds, and occasional winter snowstorms. Luxembourg is not prone to more severe natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or volcanoes.


Do natural hazards and disasters both happen everywhere?

Natural hazards can occur everywhere, as they are driven by natural processes such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods. However, the occurrence and impact of disasters resulting from these hazards can vary depending on factors like population density, infrastructure development, and preparedness measures in place. Some regions are more prone to specific natural hazards than others.


How does an MEDC cope with natural disasters?

More Economicly Developed Countries have more resources to help them cope with the aftereffects of a natural disaster.


What will occur when the world ends?

When the world will end, natural disasters might happen. But not just normal disasters (no 4.0, 2.5 earthquakes, more like 10.0) will happen. That is one thing people believe, and others believe otherwise, such as it might happen suddenly.


When the magnitude of natural disasters increases what does their frequency of occurrence do?

An increase in the magnitude of natural disasters does not necessarily change their frequency of occurrence. However, climate change may lead to more intense natural disasters due to factors like warmer sea surface temperatures, which can potentially increase the frequency of certain types of disasters like hurricanes.