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By Queila Cordero Lanforms

How do terrestrial natural disasters affect the lives of the citizens in the local community? Brainstorm:

Earthquakes

Landslides

Mudslides

Sink Holes

Avalanches

Volcanic Eruptions

Identify some of the effects of natural disasters

Identify some of the effects of natural disasters Loss of life Loss of food Loss of home Health problems Air Pollutants Loss of transportation Loss of quality of life

Identify some casues Link to step 3

Identify some causes for these disasters

Identify some causes for these disasters Unstable Terrain Fault Lines Temperature Changes Precipitation Drought Human Activity Gravity

Identify some possible ways to protect ourselves from these events

Identify some possible ways to protect ourselves from these events Study geological changes Choose safe locations for building homes Reinforce landmasses where possible Control levels of humidity