A natural disaster is in itself also only a natural event, but of unexpected and special magnitude. As natural events with a singular character, it is possible to estimate the course of natural cycles with a certain probability of statement and to estimate the possibilities of major processes of change on earth.

 

A natural catastrophe can often cause loss of human life or damage to property and usually leaves behind an economic loss. Even the interruption of traffic and transportation and the destruction of infrastructure cause a high risk of consequential damage.

 

By considering known risk areas, expectations can be formulated for the nature of the events, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, storms, and other geological processes.

 

Not all natural disasters occur in areas of high population density, but even when they do, the consequences for nature and the environment can be catastrophic and leave permanent damage.