alleryStart learning →An earthquake in an empty desert harms nobody. Why is it not a disaster?
AIt was too quiet
BNo community was hurt
CIt was too short
DIt had no waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. No community was hurt
A hazard becomes a disaster only when it strikes a vulnerable community.
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