| You should also think about secondary hazards. Secondary hazards can lead to cascading effects, and their impacts need to be considered as part of the risk assessment process. -
Underwater earthquakes can produce tsunamis
- Earthquakes and floods can lead to fires and landslides
- Hurricanes include flooding and wind hazards
- Wildfires, when followed by rain, can produce mudslides and devastating flooding
- Severe storms can include high winds, lightning, and heavy rains
- Dam and levee failure can be caused by heavy rains, and can cause catastrophic flooding
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