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Earthquake
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A sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock deep beneath the earth's surface
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Hurricane
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A tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of at least 74 miles per hour
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Tornado
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A violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud
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Volcano
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A mountain that opens downward to a reservoir of molten rock below the earth's surface
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Biologic Agents
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Organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, livestock, and crops
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Chemical Warfare Agents
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Poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids, or solids that have toxic effects
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Terrorism
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Use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of criminal laws for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom
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Tsunami
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A series of waves generated by an undersea disturbance
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