Water is the life force of our planet Earth but it can also be one of the deadliest destructive forces. It does not help us that our negligence on how we treat our environment has added to the stress that our planet is under every time a natural disaster strikes. Mother Earth is temperamental and a way of relieving the pressures that are building up in its core is through typhoons, earthquakes, and tornadoes.
These are natural activities of our planet but adding to the maltreatment Earth is already receiving from its human inhabitants, such events as cutting trees down (logging away) the rainforests, contaminating water systems with waste, and increasing pollutants in the air can add to the massive impact that natural disasters already do when they happen. Almost always, water is one of the culprits involved. Specifically the culprit, "Water Damage."
With the reduction of forests due to illegal logging and sometimes, because of government complacency, erosion of the earth where the trees once stood in the forest is a risk. With no roots to hold the soil together, erosion is a very real possibility. During the rainy seasons and La Nina, torrential rains will sweep through the loose soil and cause drastic erosion. There have been instances wherein villages and communities were wiped off the face of the earth because of landslides! When soils are affected many lives can be lost.
Another source is flooding. Rivers, lakes, and even canals or sewerage systems can flood up and affect many communities. Flooding can cause loss of lives and live stocks as well. Even the aftermath of a flood can cause health problems as well. The murky weather can be a good breeding ground for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
The crops of farmers are also greatly affected. Rice and corn that take months to grow are lost in just one fell swoop.
Typhoons with the wind and rains also add up to the damage. Our environment takes a beating when this happen. Typhoons combined with flooding leads to disaster.
Water damage due to tsunamis is another glaring example of an environmental disaster. Many coastal homes and businesses can be wiped out by it. Natural vegetation and building infrastructures alike can easily be covered by water and spoiled beyond recognition.
Water damage through natural disasters coupled with our irresponsible behavior towards our environment is a lethal combination. Yes, disasters happen but it is the responsibility of every human being to treat Mother Earth with respect she deserves.
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