Question

Which list correctly represents disasters from the 'Water and Climate Related' category?

• A. Earthquakes, Floods, Epidemics
• B. Cyclones, Tornadoes, Droughts
• C. Oil Spills, Heat Waves, Forest Fires
• D. Landslides, Tsunamis, Nuclear Incidents

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cyclones, Tornadoes, Droughts

This category primarily includes natural disasters that are driven by atmospheric conditions, precipitation, temperature extremes, and large-scale water movements.

• Cyclones (Hurricanes/Typhoons): These are massive rotating storm systems characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. They form over warm ocean waters and are entirely driven by atmospheric and oceanic processes.

• Tornadoes: As discussed before, these are violent rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Their formation is a direct result of specific atmospheric conditions (temperature, humidity, wind shear).

• Droughts: These are periods of unusually prolonged dryness in a region, resulting in water shortages, crop damage, and other environmental and economic impacts. Droughts are a direct consequence of insufficient precipitation over an extended period, making them fundamentally climate-related.

All three phenomena are intrinsically linked to weather patterns, atmospheric dynamics, and the hydrological cycle, making them perfect fits for the 'Water and Climate Related Disasters' category.