Natural disasters‚ however powerful and sudden they may be‚ are not incapable of being guarded against. The modern technology has given enough gadgets to people for forecasting‚ and lessening if not totally preventing heavy damages inflicted upon by the natural disasters. Only requirement is that people must take interest in getting as much awareness as possible about the safeguard measures. It is also important to see that we do not contribute to natural disasters by polluting the environment and
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WHAT IS A NATURAL DISASTER A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods‚ volcanic eruptions‚ earthquakes‚ tsunamis‚ and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage‚[1] and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake‚ the severity of which depends on the affected population’s resilience‚ or ability to recover.[2] In 2012‚ there were 905 natural disasters worldwide‚ 93% of which were
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“The Beauty of the Trees” Imagine a place with giant trees‚ tall bluffs overlooking the ocean‚ and green water lapping on the rocks below. The wind is cool and moist‚ the aroma of sea foam and grass fill the air‚ and water as far as the eye can see. Imagine this place and you have the Pacific Northwest‚ the home of Chief Dan George and the setting for his poem “The Beauty of the Trees. “ Chief Dan George was a leader of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation‚ a band of the Salish Indians located near coastal
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NATURAL DISASTERS A natural disaster is a major adverse event‚ which can cause loss of life or property damage‚ and typically leaves some economic damage. There are many types of natural disasters: avalanches‚ earthquakes‚ volcanic eruptions‚ floods‚ tsunamis‚ blizzards‚ droughts‚ hailstorms‚ tornadoes‚ wildfires. If an adverse event occurs in an area without vulnerable population‚ it will not have such disastrous consequences‚ as if it occurs in area of vulnerable population as in San Francisco
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NS103 FORMAL REPORT: NATURAL DISASTERS GROUP MEMBERS: BASE‚ Aron Christoper V. CASTILLO‚ Jonathan Nelson E. GUEVARA‚ Steven Kristian L. 4ISB FEBRUARY 11‚ 2014 Avalanches While avalanches are sudden‚ the warning signs are almost always numerous before they let loose. Yet in 90 percent of avalanche incidents‚ the victim or someone in the victim’s party triggers the snow slides. Avalanches kill more than 150 people worldwide each year. Most are snowmobilers‚ skiers
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the sap of euphorbia plant‚ garlic‚ and siling labuyo‚ all natural insecticides derived from different plants which could kill insects and pests. The garlic (alluim sactium) that used for both ordinary and medicinal purposes and even as natural flavoring‚ could also be a benefit to make an insecticide. The property of garlic that is considered as an effective chemical that can kill insects and pests is its ALICIN‚ it is not seen in its natural state but when shopped and crushed‚ the enzyme ALLINASE
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Protecting Natural Resources * * * Preservation of the natural environment is essential for maintaining community sustainability. This section presents various approaches and techniques used successfully in different communities to protect and restore their natural resources. | * Water Adequate water supplies of high quality are necessary both for community use and local ecosystems. Communities and jurisdictions must work together to assure an adequate water supply to meet future
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Natural Devastation The largest earthquake in 40 years shifted huge geological plates beneath the Indian Ocean on Dec. 26‚ 2004‚ causing a immense and abrupt displacement of millions of tons of water. Indonesia villages closest to the epicenter were swamped within minutes‚ while elsewhere the waves radiated outward‚ making landfall at speeds topping 500 mph (www.cbsnews.com). The phenomenon we call tsunami is a series of large waves of extremely long wavelength and period usually generated by
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The Human Law and Natural Law Debate Heather Saunders 250583261 Thomistic Philosophy 2214 Dr. Fox March 21‚ 2012 The Human Law and Natural Law Debate Are we naturally moral creatures? Do we always act towards the common good of others? I am positive that we do not‚ and in fact‚ as much as society wants to‚ we go against our morals and lead with our ‘feelings’. These feelings may feel right‚ but it doesn’t mean they will lead you in the right path to fulfil your ultimate end‚ true happiness. Hitler
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A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods‚ volcanic eruptions‚ earthquakes‚ tsunamis‚ and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage‚ and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake‚ the severity of which depends on the affected population’s resilience‚ or ability to recover.[1] An adverse event will not rise to the level of a disaster if it occurs in an area without vulnerable
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