Natural Hazards

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  1. 3. A rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land.
  2. 5. Reducing the risk of loss from any undesirable event
  3. 6. A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving from 74+ mph.
  4. 8. plane or as the result of volcanic activity.
  5. 10. A shaking and vibration at the earth's surface resulting in underground movement along a
  6. 12. Hazard A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect
  7. 13. A severe snowstorm with strong winds for a prolonged period with
  8. 14. people or the environment.
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  1. 1. water.
  2. 2. A shortage of rainfall resulting in a deficiency in the water supply whether surface or
  3. 4. cloud extending toward the ground, usually attached to a thunderstorm.
  4. 7. visibility.
  5. 9. Giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea
  6. 11. A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land, characterized by a