JOURNAL ARTICLE

SURPRISING WAYS NATURAL DISASTERS CAN TURN DEADLY.

  • Published In: How It Works, 2024, n. 188. P. 74 1 of 3

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: KIEFFER, SUSAN 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the surprising ways in which natural disasters can turn deadly. It highlights the dangers of tornadoes, which not only cause blunt force trauma but can also carry infections. The eruption of volcanoes can lead to global cooling, as seen in the cases of the Laki volcanic eruption in 1783 and the Mount Tambora eruption in 1815. Toxic gases released during volcanic eruptions can also have devastating effects on populations, as demonstrated by the Laki eruption in Iceland in 1783. Earthquakes can cause liquefaction, where saturated soil turns to mush, leading to the collapse of buildings. Additionally, earthquakes can trigger secondary reactions such as landslides and avalanches, which can bury communities and cause significant loss of life. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:How It Works. 2024/04, Issue 188, p74
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2041-7322
  • Accession Number:175929680
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