Question #992c1

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Oct 9, 2017

They disrupt human lives and routines, causing physical, emotional and economic damage.

Explanation:

Humans coined the term "disaster" for a "natural" event that may or may not be "disastrous" unless humans are affected. A "disaster" is usually a normal natural event that takes on extreme values.

For example, rain is good, a flood may be a disaster.
Wind is good, tornadoes, hurricanes and typhoons may be disasters.
Tides and waves are good, tsunamis may be a disaster.
Stable ground is good, settling ground (earthquakes) may be disasters.