Description: Natural disasters are severe and extreme climatic events that can have significant impacts on the environment and human societies. These phenomena include earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, droughts, wildfires, and severe storms, among others. Their significance lies in their ability to drastically alter the natural environment and affect the lives of millions of people. The main characteristics of natural disasters are their unpredictability, destructive potential, and capacity to trigger humanitarian crises. The relevance of these events has increased in recent decades, partly due to climate change, which intensifies the frequency and severity of such phenomena. Additionally, urbanization and the expansion of infrastructure in vulnerable areas have increased communities’ exposure to these risks. Understanding natural disasters is crucial for risk planning and management, as well as for developing mitigation and adaptation strategies that promote sustainability and resilience in societies facing these challenges.
