Disaster Types

Learn about different types of disasters, their warning signs, and how to prepare and respond

Earthquake

Sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust.

Flood

Overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall or dam failures.

Wildfire

Uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas.

Cyclone/Hurricane/Typhoon

Violent storm characterized by high winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure.

Tsunami

Series of ocean waves caused by underwater seismic activity or other disturbances.

Landslide

Movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land.