A disaster is a serious problem occurring over a short or long period of time that causes widespread human, material, economic or environmental loss which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.
Types of disaster:
1.Hurricanes and tropical storms.
2.Landslides & debris flow.
3.Thunderstorms and lighting.
4.Tornadoes.
5.Tsunamis.
6.Wildfire.
7.Winter and ice storms.
8.Sinkholes.