Natural and Man-made Disasters

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  1. 2. , Extended periods of excessively hot weather, which can cause heatstroke, dehydration, and wildfires.
  2. 4. , The release of molten rock, gases, and ash from a volcano, which can cause widespread damage.
  3. 8. , Extended periods of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and crop failure.
  4. 11. , Overflow of water onto normally dry land, caused by heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failures.
  5. 12. , The complete disappearance of a species due to factors like habitat loss, overhunting, and climate change.
  6. 13. , Accidental release of petroleum into the environment, primarily in oceans, leading to severe environmental damage.
  7. 15. , Sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
  8. 16. , The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.
  9. 17. , The process of large masses of ice, such as those in Antarctica and Greenland, melting due to rising global temperatures.
  10. 18. , Intense tropical storms with strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.
  11. 20. , Severe snowstorms with strong winds and freezing temperatures, leading to hazardous conditions.
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  1. 1. , Catastrophic events involving the release of radioactive materials, affecting human health and the environment.
  2. 3. , Large-scale removal of forests for agriculture, logging, or urbanization, leading to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.
  3. 5. , Large ocean waves caused by undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, leading to massive destruction.
  4. 6. , Rapid movement of snow, ice, and debris down a mountain slope, often caused by snowpack instability.
  5. 7. , High levels of harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter in the atmosphere, often due to industrial processes and vehicle emissions.
  6. 9. , Uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly through forests, grasslands, or other natural areas.
  7. 10. , Large, powerful winds that blow sand and dust over large areas, often affecting arid regions.
  8. 14. , The rise in Earth's average temperature due to human activities, mainly from burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
  9. 19. , Violently rotating columns of air extending from thunderstorms to the ground, causing destruction along their paths.