Natural disasters are severe and extreme weather events or geological phenomena that occur naturally and result in significant damage, destruction, or disruption to the environment, human life, and property. These events include earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tsunamis, and droughts. Natural disasters can lead to loss of life, injuries, displacement of populations, economic hardship, and long-term impacts on the affected areas. They often require emergency response and recovery efforts from local, national, and international organizations. The frequency and intensity of natural disasters can be influenced by factors such as climate change, geographical location, and environmental conditions.
A series of earthquakes struck Tuscany on February 2, with the strongest measuring 3.2 in magnitude. The tremor occurred near Siena, affecting the local population of approximately 50,000 residents. No…