Question

What are natural disasters? Describe how a cyclone causes widespread destruction leading to a great loss of life and property.

Answer 1

Disasters that are due to natural calamities are called natural disasters.

Cyclone causes widespread destruction leading to a great loss of life and property. Following are the hazards associated with cyclone:

1. The winds are so fierce and strong that they have the power to topple fences, trees, power lines and sheds. The fierce winds with a speed of 200 km/h cause the buildings to collapse and houses to blow away and kill many people.

2. A cyclone stirs up the sea and causes huge waves and surges of water that are called storm surges. The water from the storm surges moves into the inland areas with great power and causes floods in the coastal regions. Cyclone causes heavy rainfalls and floods along the coastal regions.