Natural Disasters
Natural disasters are extreme, sudden events caused by environmental
factors that injure people and damage property. Earthquakes, windstorms,
floods, and disease all strike anywhere on earth, often without warning.
As examples, we've chosen disasters that have occurred around the world
throughout history.
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