concept   natural disasters

15 commonsense assertions
Cultures (14) Switzerland (2) Japan (1) Brazil (1) Bangladesh (1) Canada (1) Creation Myth (1) France (1) Germany (1) Iceland (1) Indonesia (1) Kenya (1) New Zealand (1) geography students (1) science (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 natural disasters Japan Preparedness for earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters is ingrained in Japanese culture. 5
2 natural disasters Brazil In Brazil, preparedness for droughts and forest fires due to tropical weather patterns is a priority in regards to natural disasters. 2
3 natural disasters Switzerland Switzerland's landlocked location prevents it from being affected by tropical cyclones. 2
4 natural disasters Bangladesh Bangladesh prioritizes cyclone and monsoon preparedness due to its geographic location and frequent occurrences of these natural disasters. 1
5 natural disasters Canada Canada emphasizes preparedness for forest fires and avalanches due to extreme cold weather and extensive forested areas. 1
6 natural disasters Creation Myth Creation myths in various cultures attribute natural disasters to deities or spirits, often as punishments or warnings. 1
7 natural disasters France French culture prioritizes preparedness for river flooding and extreme weather events due to the impact of continental climate and riverine landscapes. 1
8 natural disasters Germany Germany's culture emphasizes preparedness for river flooding and extreme weather events due to its continental climate and riverine landscapes. 1
9 natural disasters Iceland Iceland's culture emphasizes preparedness and response to avalanches and extreme weather events due to the impact of arctic climate and mountainous terrain. 1
10 natural disasters Indonesia In Indonesia, rapid response and community resilience are crucial due to frequent volcanic eruptions and typhoons. 1
11 natural disasters Kenya Preparedness for droughts and floods is emphasized in Kenya due to its arid and semi-arid climate. 1
12 natural disasters New Zealand New Zealand's culture prioritizes preparedness for bushfires and earthquakes because of its geographic location and climate. 1
13 natural disasters Switzerland Switzerland prioritizes mitigating floods and landslides due to its geographical location and topography. 1
14 natural disasters geography students Geography students study natural disasters to understand patterns, causes, and mitigation strategies. 1
15 natural disasters science Natural disasters are understood and explained through the study of geological and meteorological events. 1