AL DHAID SECONDARY SCHOOL
PROJECT ABOUT :
NATURAL
DISASTERS
By: Rashid Saeed Rashid Huwidin
INTROdUCtioN
Natural disasters are sudden events caused by nature. They can hurt people, animals, homes, and the land.
Some natural disasters happen often in certain places.
Types of Natural Disasters:
1. Earthquakes
Cause: Sudden movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface.
Effects: Ground shaking, buildings collapsing, tsunamis, landslides.
2. Volcanoes
Cause: Magma from inside the Earth rises to the surface.
Effects: Lava flows, ash clouds, destruction of land and property.
3. Hurricanes / Cyclones / Typhoons
Cause: Warm ocean water and wind systems form intense storm systems.
Effects: Flooding, wind damage, storm surges.
4. Floods
Cause: Heavy rainfall, river overflow, dam failure, or storm surge.
Effects: Property damage, loss of life, waterborne diseases.
5. Tsunamis
Cause: Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Effects: Giant waves flood coastlines, destruction of infrastructure.
6. Wildfires
Cause: Dry weather, lightning, human negligence.
Effects: Forest destruction, air pollution, loss of wildlife.
How to Stay Safe:
Before:
Learn about the disasters common in your area. Keep
emergency kits at home.
During:
Listen to the news or alerts.
Follow safety rules like staying indoors or going to safe
places.
After:
Help others if you can.
Be careful of broken things or dirty water.
Conclusion:
Natural disasters can be scary, but we can be ready.
Learning about them helps us stay safe and help others
too.