What are natural disasters?
A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard, such natural
hazards are hurricane, floods, earthquake, droughts, and volcanic eruptions. These
hazards affect the environment that leads to financial, environmental and human
loss.
Types of natural disasters that has affected the Caribbean islands?
A hurricane is a storm with violent winds with speed of more than
120 km (75 miles) per hour. Hurricane season in the Caribbean is from June to
November. The names of some major hurricanes are Ivan 2004, Gilbert 1988 and
sandy 2012.
Image of an area affected by a hurricane
Floods are raising levels of water which normally occur after a
hurricane, storm or heavy rainfall. A major flooding occurred in St Mary in the
year 2013.
Image of an area affected by a flood
Earthquakes are the shifting of the earth’s surfaces. Jamaica experienced a major earthquake on June 7 1692 in Port Royal.
Image of an area affected by an earthquake
A volcano is a type of mountain. Under this mountain there are
special red hot rocks under the surface of the earth. A volcano erupted in
Montserrat in the year 1995.
Image of a volcano erupting
Drought is the lack of precipitation in an area over a long period of time.
Image of an area that is experiencing drought
What to do in the event of a natural disaster
In the event of a natural disaster persons should
- listen to radio before and after the event for update and instruction.
- Secure property.
- Always carry flash light.
- Evacuate homes if necessary .
- Stack up on food items.
- Stay out of damage buildings.
- protect their live and important documents
Video showing brief information about the various types of natural disaster
