10 shocking natural disasters caught on camera

Natural disasters are catastrophic events that result from natural processes and can cause significant harm to people, property, and the environment. These events can occur suddenly or develop over time. Some common types of natural disasters include:

Earthquakes: Sudden shaking of the Earth's crust caused by the movement of tectonic plates. This can result in widespread damage, including collapsing buildings and tsunamis.

Hurricanes/Typhoons/Cyclones: These are powerful tropical storms with strong winds and heavy rainfall. They can cause flooding, storm surges, and wind damage.

Tornadoes: Violently rotating columns of air that extend from thunderstorms to the ground. They can be highly destructive, causing damage in narrow paths.

Floods: Overflow of water onto normally dry land. Flooding can result from heavy rainfall, storm surges, dam failures, or snowmelt.

Wildfires: Uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly through vegetation. They are often exacerbated by dry conditions and can destroy homes and ecosystems.

Volcanic Eruptions: The eruption of molten rock, ash, and gases from a volcano. This can lead to lava flows, ashfall, and pyroclastic flows.

Droughts: Prolonged periods of below-average rainfall that can lead to water shortages, crop failure, and economic hardship.