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The study of hazards and disasters are a key component of geography - they represent human and environmental interaction at an extreme.

Avalanches
These destructive ice disasters occur in mountain environments.

Deserts, Arid Lands, and Desertification
What was once a forest can become a desert. Learn about the process and about deserts around the world.

Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics
The earth moves under our feet - find out the hows and whys of plate tectonics and seismic activity.

El Niņo and La Niņa
These oceanic events trigger global changes in climate and weather.

Fires
Fire is a common destructive element to human culture.

Floods and Severe Storms
Find out how to stay safe and all about flood mapping and zones.

General Hazards and Disasters
General and basic information about all disasters and hazards.

Glaciers and Ice
Ice and glaciers do a great job of moving mountains and rock.

Global Warming and Climate Change
The climate appears to be changing - find out the ins and outs of this important topic.

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Tropical storms in warm oceanic waters can become destructive hurricanes - learn all about these wraths of nature.

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