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…natural hazards that Ethiopia has are geological active Great Rift Valley susceptible to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and fre3aquent droughts. As for the environment there are several issues such as deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, desertification…

…. Another possible cause is an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption. Most tsunamis originate along the so-called Ring of Fire, a ring of volcanoes and seismic activity, 32,500 km long, on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Since 1819, about 40 tsunamis have struck…

…an earthquake. Another possible cause is an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption. Most tsunamis originate along the so-called Ring of Fire, a ring of volcanoes and seismic activity, 32,500 km long, on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Since 1819, about 40 tsunamis…

…younger. There are large volcanoes, a great rift valley, and a variety of channels. Volcanism is a geological process that occurs on Earth today, and has on many planetary bodies throughout the history of the solar system. No volcanism is occurring…

…. Some examples of these include hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, forest fires, tsunamis, and floods; which all tear up families, and homes, and sometimes even a whole town. We all know that all of these things occur, but we choose…

…is only the beginning of an island chain. When a hot spot is active it will push magma up to the crust above, to create a volcanic peak if on land, or seamount if in water. The primary volcanoes on each of the Hawaiian islands are called shield volcanoes…

…" called Hawaii, from which the Islands collectively derive their name. Hawaii is the home of five volcanoes, and only one, Kilauea, was still raging. The perfect timing of my arrival allowed me to step within inches of the newly erupted, yet barely moving lava…

…that this difference is significant"(p. 1). <Tab/>The GCCIP also informs us of the cooling effect that volcanic eruptions have on the Earth's surface. They state, "Large volcanic eruption can send dust high into the atmosphere where it cannot be rained out…

…, landslide or volcanic eruption. There is no way of reducing the amount of tsunami's that occur, because it is a natural occurrence. As a tsunami draws near a coastline, it can form a deadly wall of water that can ascend to more than 100 feet (30 meters) high…

…with human health, the feature of life, or the natural performance of ecosystems (living organisms and their physical environments). Although some environmental pollution is a consequence of natural causes like volcanic eruptions, most is caused by human actions…