Natural Hazard Category
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geological / hydrological
Processes that have a geological (geosphere) or hydrological (hydrosphere) nature (or origin).
Some of the processes here included are clearly addressed as geological in the scientific literature, such as volcanic hazards or earthquake hazards, whereas other processes cannot be understood without geological and hydrological input, such as certain types of landslides (that can be triggered and mobilised by water), or floods (highly dependent on soil infiltration properties, topography, water table fluctuations), etc.
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meteorological / climatological
Processes that have a meteorological (atmospheric) or climatic (changes in the long-run of environmental variables) nature (or origin).
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fires
This category includes all types of processes that involve the occurrence and spreading of fire.
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biological
Processes that are directly linked to living organisms or products produced by living organisms.
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epidemic
An outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly among individuals in an area or population.
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cosmic
Processes from outer space.
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other geological / hydrological hazard
Any process not already addressed within other geological or hydrological categories
Sand dune movements, soil erosion, maelstroms, iceberg movements among other processes can be included here.
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other meteorological / climatological hazard
Any process not already addressed within other meteorological / Climatological categories
Natural desertification can be included in this category.
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other biological hazards
Other biological hazards not already addressed within other biological categories
Prions and other toxic substances produced by (or within) living organisms can be included here.
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other cosmic hazard
Other cosmic hazards not already addressed within other cosmic categories
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