Turkish State Meteorological Service

Natural disasters are, essentially, normal natural phenomena that, if not for their impact on human life, would not be considered disasters in the first place. The UN defines natural disasters as events that seriously disrupt the functioning of a community or society and that result in substantial damage to property and loss of life. Beyond…

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Natural phenomena that persists on Earth and significantly impacts human lives are referred to as ‘natural disasters.’ According to the United Nations, natural disasters are defined as ‘natural events that significantly disrupt socioeconomic and sociocultural activities, resulting in loss of life and property but cannot be adequately managed with local resources.’ In addition to causing…

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