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BUSHFIRES

patrick_feghali — 2014-03-19 09:19:39 UTC

A bush fire is a fire that spreads rapidly, usually in a forest or scrub. A bush fire can be naturally caused or be man-made. The effects of a bush fire can include loss of life, loss of property, burnt flora and fauna and leave smoke in the air which can cause choking.

FLOODS

patrick_feghali — 2014-03-19 09:21:44 UTC

A flood isan overflow of water on dry land. They are caused by heavy rain that overflow natural watercourse, forcing the water on land. The effects of a flood include loss of life, damage to buildings and destruction of crops.

NATURAL DISASTERS

patrick_feghali — 2014-03-19 09:28:48 UTC

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TROPICAL CYCLONES

patrick_feghali — 2014-03-19 09:30:58 UTC

A tropical cyclone is a intense low pressure wind system that form over tropical areas. They are caused through rapid combination of evaporation and condensation. They cause great costs of lives and major property destruction.

DROUGHTS

patrick_feghali — 2014-03-19 10:17:50 UTC

A droughts is a long period of time without rainfall, leaving a shortage of water. They are caused by lack of snow and rainfall in certain area due to wind patterns moving clouds from place to place. The effects that droughts can cause can include killing of species, reduction of fish, dead and cracked grounds and can even lead to bushfires

STORMS

patrick_feghali — 2014-03-21 20:57:48 UTC

A storm is a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds which usually includes rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. They are caused by convection currents is the air, where hot air rises and cold air sinks. When they combine they create an updraft where storm clouds are created. The effects can include strong winds, thunderstorms, snowstorms and hail storms.

EARTHQUAKES

patrick_feghali — 2014-03-21 21:14:39 UTC

An earthquake is a sudden violent shaking of the ground that causes great destruction. They are caused due to the movement of the tectonic plates under the earths crust. They can lead to loss of many lives, volcanic eruptions, tsunami's, fires, floods, avalanches and the destruction of buildings, roads and bridges.

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