natural disasters

Fort McMurray Fire - Date?

May 1 – July 5, 2016

Fort McMurray Fire - Region affected?

Alberta, Canada

Fort McMurray Fire - Death toll?

0 direct deaths

Fort McMurray Fire - Economic damage?

About $9.9 billion CAD

Fort McMurray Fire - Before?

Hot, dry weather; forests very dry

Fort McMurray Fire - During?

Dry air, strong winds, heavy smoke, fire spreading

Fort McMurray Fire - After?

Cooler weather, some rain, smoky air remains

Impact of Fort McMurray Fire?

Homes destroyed, people evacuated, wildlife affected

Cause of Fort McMurray Fire?

Dry forests + high temperatures + wind

Safety during Fort McMurray Fire?

Follow evacuation orders, stay informed, avoid hazards

China Flood - Date?

1931

China Flood - Region affected?

China (Yangtze, Huai, and Yellow River Basins)

China Flood - Death toll?

Estimated 1–4 million deaths

China Flood - Economic damage?

Millions of homes destroyed, farmland flooded, huge economic loss

China Flood - Before?

Warm, humid, heavy spring rains

China Flood - During?

Massive flooding, rivers overflow, widespread destruction

China Flood - After?

Water receded slowly, famine and disease followed

Impact of China Flood?

Homes destroyed, millions displaced, crops ruined

Cause of China Flood?

Excessive seasonal rainfall + overflowing rivers

Safety during China Flood?

Follow evacuation orders, stay away from water, keep emergency supplies