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Natural hazards: tsunamis, volcanoes, and earthquake activity around Pacific Basin; hurricanes along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts; tornadoes in the midwest and southeast; mud slides in California; forest fires in the west; flooding; permafrost in northern Alaska, a major impediment to development Definition: This entry lists potential natural disasters. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008 |
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