We should mention, however, that while natural disasters are (usually) naturally caused, we would only consider them a disaster if they result in negative impacts on human life.įor example, an avalanche that occurs deep in a remote mountain range without affecting any humans wouldn’t be considered a natural disaster. ![]() Indeed, since the severity of a disaster often depends on the infrastructure in a given location, classifying disasters solely based on their negative impacts is difficult. Most of the time, natural disasters cause the loss of life or the damage of property, though there isn’t technically a minimum damage requirement for something to be considered a natural disaster. But, the moral of the story here is that we can classify any negative event caused by natural processes (such as the weather or geologic activity) as a natural disaster. Now, that might sound like a bunch of technical jargon. ![]() To kick-start our discussion on the types of natural disasters, let’s first take a step back and define what a natural disaster even is.Īt its simplest, a natural disaster is any sort of naturally occurring adverse event. ![]() Jump to Facts and FAQ ⬇ What Is A Natural Disaster?
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