L7 NATURL DISASTERS

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Tornado

flood

wildfire

earthquake

drought

tsunami

landslide

typhoon

8 natural disasters

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Geological processes

DYNAMIC FORCES like landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes shape earth's landsforms causing both.

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Earthquake

landslide

volcanic eruption

3 geological processes

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Earthquakes

It occurs when built up pressure inside the earth is suddenly released, resulting in GROUND SHAKING.

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Ground shaking

injuries or loss of life

2 Primary effects of EARTHQUAKES

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Tsunamis

landslide

Fire

Food and water shortages

4 Secondary effects of EARTHQUAKE

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Landslide

Is the MOVEMENT OF ROCKS SOIL or DEBRIS down a slope due to gravity. It can be caused by nature.

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Volcanic eruption

It occurs when pressure forces magma out of a volcano, with eruptions being violent or quiet depending on the magma's composition, temperature, and gas content.

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Volcanic ash

volcanic gases

lahar flows

3 harmful effects of VOLCANIC ERUPTION

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Hydrometeorological hazards

Are WEATHER OR WATER RELATED natural events that can cause injuries, deaths, property damage, and environmental problems.

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Tropical cyclone

Is a powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters in tropical areas. It is a characterized by strong winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms.

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Tropical cyclones

The philippine is prone to BLANK due to its geographical location.

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Flood

It happens when water covers normally dry land, often due to overflowing rivers or streams. Heavy rain can cause flash floods, which occur rapidly and are more dangerous.

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Economic and environment

2 effects of FLOOD

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Drought

Happens when there is a much less rain than usual, causing water shortage. In the philippines droughts are more likely during el niño events, which reduce rainfall.

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Displacement dry rivers and fish kills

damage ecosystems

Water in food shortages

3 impacts of DROUGHT