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The Effects of Natural Disasters
When any catastrophic event occurs naturally on the surface of the earth, it is termed as a natural
disaster. Generally, the calamities causes destructions such as loss of several lives, destruction of
infrastructures and economy crises. The most common types of natural disasters which people have
witnessed in different parts of the world are: Thunderstorm, Earthquake, Flood, Volcano Eruption, Heat
Wave, Hurricane, Landslide, Drought, Tornado, Tsunami, Hail and Wildfire. The level of a disaster is
measured by the severity of destruction caused by it. Hence in unpopulated areas, natural disasters are
not regarded with any intensity as compared to the densely populated areas.
The world has witnessed the obliterations of so many natural disasters. Millions of people have died of
earthquakes, tsunami and heatstroke, freezing to death, falling of buildings or trees and many others.
The natural disasters can occur without a warning and cause ample of devastation. However, it also
depends on the region as to which disaster can most likely occur.
Science has designed tools and precautionary measures to calculate the intensity of the natural disaster
and minimize the damage. Since the natural disasters are unstoppable, actions are taken to save lives
and economic damage. Also, protecting people by forewarning them about the future demolition and
transporting them to a safer place.
When a natural calamity strikes in a densely populated area, inestimable loss occurs. People have to
start their lives from a scratch as their houses, transports, livelihood and sometimes loved ones are lost.
It take several years to rebuild their lives, bringing it all back to normal. Sometimes, the damage is
beyond repair as agricultural fields’ gets barren or the scarcity of water occurs. In that case people have
to migrate towards another area. The disaster also causes personal and psychological damage with loss
of valuable items, professional and educational documents and the loss of family members or friends.
The intensity of the disasters increases over the decades. This means aggressive loss of lives and
properties even when the people are somewhat prepared with their shelters and precautions. In such
cases, the history has witnessed the amazing resilience of the humanity. People from all over the world
send their aid to support the victims. Organizations are set up to provide basic facilities to the survivors,
donations are given. Hence the support is done at a global level. People from different sectors, levels or
countries come forward to volunteer for emotional and financial support. Though, nobody can truly
decipher the pain of a survivor, a little help always makes a difference.

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