Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Directions: Identify whether each of the following items is a Hazard or Disaster. 1. A super typhoon with storm surge affecting Leyte -2. A typhoon passing over remote and unpopulated island 3. A flood in rural area which floods the roads but does not affect any houses 4. A volcano erupting in isolation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean 5. An avalanche in a ski resort -6. An avalanche high on the mountain and slopes remote from ant settlements -7. A tsunami wave 5 meters high off the cost of Japan -8. An earthquake in Davao -9. A drought and wildfire in Brazil 10. A landslide in Tiwi last 2018
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Transcribed Image Text:Directions: Identify whether each of the following items is a Hazard or Disaster. 1. A super typhoon with storm surge affecting Leyte -2. A typhoon passing over remote and unpopulated island 3. A flood in rural area which floods the roads but does not affect any houses 4. A volcano erupting in isolation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean 5. An avalanche in a ski resort -6. An avalanche high on the mountain and slopes remote from ant settlements -7. A tsunami wave 5 meters high off the cost of Japan -8. An earthquake in Davao -9. A drought and wildfire in Brazil 10. A landslide in Tiwi last 2018
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