natural hazards
Natural hazards are events or processes that occur in nature and pose a threat to human life, property, or the environment. These hazards are triggered by natural causes such as geological, meteorological, or biological factors, and include phenomena like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions.
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