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What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

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What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

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A natural hazard is a geological, meteorological, hydrological, volcanic or seismic phenomenon, or other process in the natural environment. Meteorological (weather-related) phenomena include hurricanes or other tropical storms, tornados, floods, wildfires and droughts. Geological phenomena include earthquakes or volcanic activity. A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard has an impact on a human population, infrastructure and/or economic assets.