Natural Disasters
Definition
Natural disasters are extreme, sudden events caused by environmental factors that injure people and damage property. Examples include earthquakes, floods, hurricanes etc.
Analogy
Consider natural disasters like uninvited guests at your party. They arrive without warning and can cause significant disruption and damage that takes time to clean up after they leave.
Related terms
Earthquake: A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically caused by movement within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
Tsunami: A long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
Drought: A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water.
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