Natural Disasters

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Earthquakes
Tropical Cyclones
Volcanic Eruptions

Earthquakes

Earthquakes happen when two faults slip one another, releasing a massive amount of energy which shakes the land area within its vicinity.

Tropical Cyclones

Tropical cyclones are storms that form over warm waters.

Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanic eruptions occur when magma builds up under a volcano and the gas decompresses sending it upwards.

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