HAZARDOUS NATURAL PHENOMENA: EARTHQUAKES AND MUDFLOWS
Keywords:
Key words: natural hazards, earthquake, mudflow, sel, tectonic plates, safety, evacuation, disaster preparedness, Uzbekistan, mountains, floods, landslide.Abstract
Annotation. This article, written from the perspective of a 6th grade student
from Uzbekistan, examines two of the most dangerous natural hazards — earthquakes
and mudflows (sel). The author explains how these phenomena occur, what damage
they cause, and what safety measures must be followed to protect human life and
property. The article emphasises that awareness and correct behaviour during natural
disasters can save lives.
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