Which term describes disasters caused by natural events?

• A. Terrorism threats
• B. Technological disasters
• C. Natural disasters
• D. Human-caused disasters

Answer: (C)

Disasters caused by natural events are described by the term natural disasters. This category includes events that originate from natural processes—like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires driven by weather, droughts, and volcanic eruptions. The key idea is that the root cause is natural forces rather than human actions or technology failures. In contrast, terrorism threats involve intentional human acts, technological disasters arise from failures in systems or equipment, and human-caused disasters cover events resulting from people’s actions or negligence. Understanding this distinction helps focus planning and mitigation on the specific natural hazards a community faces, such as strengthening buildings for earthquakes or improving flood defenses to reduce impact.