Natural disasters are catastrophic events with atmospheric, geologic, and hydrologic origins. Disasters include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tsunamis, floods, and drought.

自然灾害是指大气、地质或水文等因素造成的灾变，包括地震、火山爆发、泥石流、海啸、洪水和干旱等。

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The scientists warn that if emissions are not limited, millions of people will face extreme climate events such as drought and rising sea levels.

科学家们警示人们，如果温室气体排放得不到限制，将有数百万人面临极其恶劣的气候状况，例如干旱以及海平面不断上升。

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The relationship between flood area (drought area) and ENSO events was analyzed.

分析了洪涝、干旱面积与ENSO事件的关系。

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The result ended a medal drought for Morrison, who had failed to medal in his previous events at these Olympics.

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Scientists warn that without an agreement to reduce so-called green house gas emissions, global temperatures will continue to rise, with the catastrophic consequences of extreme weather events, the spread of drought and disease, and the extinction of plant and animal species.

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Drought events in Meso America and Caribbean: Diagnosis and warning.

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Concerns about quality control also apply: Weather patterns affect crops differently year to year, and major events like drought or flooding can cause the prices of raw materials to spike.

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The Gelede takes place every year after the harvests, at important events and during drought or epidemics and is characterized by carved masks, dances and chants, sung in the Yoruba language and retracing the history and myths of the Yoruba-Nago people.

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