A disaster is an unfavorable event that can lead to the loss of life, property, or well-being. Some examples are:
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Tornados
- Wildfires
- Blizzards
- Severe Thunderstorms
- Hurricanes
- Droughts
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| Average Number of Deaths from Earthquakes per Year: 13,298 | Average Flood Damage Claim $42,000 | Average Number of People Killed Each Year by Volcanos: 869 |
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| Average Number of Tornadoes per Year in the US 1000 | Average Number of Structures Lost per Year due to Wildfires MORE THAN 2,600 | Number of Fatal Winter Driving Crashes per Year 800 |
| Average Number of Lightening Deaths per Year in the US 49 | Average Number of Hurricanes per Year 85 | Number of Deaths Due to Drought Since 1900 11 Million |