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  1. 4. A severe winter storm characterized by strong winds, low temperatures, and heavy snowfall, resulting in reduced visibility and dangerous travel conditions.
  2. 6. A rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountainside, typically triggered by snowpack instability or human activity, and posing a significant risk to people and infrastructure in mountainous areas.
  3. 8. eruption The release of molten rock, ash, and gases from a volcano, often accompanied by pyroclastic flows, lava flows, and volcanic ashfall.
  4. 9. A series of large ocean waves triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, often causing widespread destruction along coastal areas.
  5. 12. An extended period of excessively hot weather, often with high humidity, that can cause heat-related illnesses and stress on ecosystems.
  6. 13. Disaster Types Description
  7. 15. A large-scale atmospheric weather system characterized by low-pressure centers and rotating winds, including tropical cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes.
  8. 16. A violent rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, often resulting in destructive winds and a funnel-shaped cloud.
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  1. 1. An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation, often fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.
  2. 2. A storm characterized by falling hailstones, which are solid ice pellets formed in strong thunderstorm updrafts, often causing damage to crops, vehicles, and structures.
  3. 3. A strong windstorm that carries sand and dust particles, reducing visibility and creating hazardous conditions for transportation and outdoor activities.
  4. 5. A large and powerful storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall, typically forming over warm ocean waters.
  5. 7. A sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
  6. 10. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water and adverse effects on agriculture, ecosystems, and human activities.
  7. 11. The rapid movement of soil, rocks, and debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activities.
  8. 14. An overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failure.