ISNS 2359 Chapter 1: Volcanoes and Earthquakes Book Notes Chapter 1
15 Aug 2015
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Natural disasters an event or process that destroys life and/or property. 2004: more than 280,000 people died: december 26, indian ocean tsunami. Tsunami giant, long-period sea waves caused by oceanic disturbances such as fault movements, volcano eruptions, meteorite impacts and landslides: hurricanes and floods. Costliest natural disaster of 2005 and of us history: damage cost: billion. Great natural disasters a disaster so overwhelming that outside assistance is needed to handle the rescue and recovery for the region. Examples of great natural disasters: indian ocean tsunami, pakistan earthquake, hurricane katrina. Gnd commonly kill thousands and cause hundreds of thousands homeless + overwhelm regional economy. Great natural disasters, 1950 2005 statistics chart (figure 1. 3) During 34-year period, worldwide hurricanes and earthquakes are the biggest killers. Volcanoes an opening of earth"s surface where magma has poured or blown forth, typically creating hills or mountains. In normal daily life, people are 1st concerned with their own needs and those of their families.
