Drought |
Long lasting absence of precipitation affecting agriculture and livestock, and the overall availability of food and water. |
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Earthquakes |
Related to all manner of shaking and displacement. Certain aftermath of earthquakes may also be found under landslides and floods. |
Ver |
Sea and Lake Ice |
Related to all ice that resides on oceans and lakes, including sea and lake ice (permanent and seasonal) and icebergs. |
Ver |
Severe Storms |
Related to the atmospheric aspect of storms (hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes, etc.). Results of storms may be included under floods, landslides, etc. |
Ver |
Volcanoes |
Related to both the physical effects of an eruption (rock, ash, lava) and the atmospheric (ash and gas plumes). |
Ver |
Wildfires |
Wildland fires includes all nature of fire, in forest and plains, as well as those that spread to become urban and industrial fire events. Fires may be naturally caused or manmade. |
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