Tsunami Vs Peshtigo Fire

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Disasters are catastrophes that have impacted many places and people. Two examples of disasters are the Japanese Tsunami and the Peshtigo Fire. The tsunami that struck Japan was a tragic event that destroyed many homes, buildings, and vehicles. After an earthquake hit, a tsunami, or a very long and high wave, formed along the coast. The wave came and destroyed many cities and towns. The Peshtigo fire was a fire that occurred in 1871. Many fires happened for the previous days and then one night, a big fire broke out and burned down the forest and the towns in the area. The Peshtigo fire took many people's lives and homes. So, disasters like the tsunami and the fire, can be very dangerous and deadly.

Disasters have effects on the people that

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