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A '''natural hazards''' are aspects of the [[environment]] which cause damage to [[human]] [[settlement]]s and present danger to [[human]] [[population]]s.
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'''natural hazards''' are naturally occurring aspects of the [[environment]] which cause damage to [[human]] [[settlement]]s and present danger to [[human]] [[population]]s and [[property]]. Examples of '''natural hazards''' are [[earthquake]]s, [[volcanic eruption]]s or [[hurricane]]s.

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Geography Key Stage 4

Meaning

natural hazards are naturally occurring aspects of the environment which cause damage to human settlements and present danger to human populations and property. Examples of natural hazards are earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or hurricanes.