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  1. The minimum short-term natural hazard is


    1. blizzard
    2. earthquake
    3. volcanic eruption
    4. bolt of lightning
Correct Option: D

Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, flash floods, landslides, severe thunderstorms, lightening, and wildfires are all examples of sudden natural hazards which develop with little warning and strike rapidly. However, bolt of lightning is the minimum short term hazard of all which lasts few seconds. Lighting is one of the most spectacular results of a thunderstorm.



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