Natural Disasters, The Queensland Floods
The Background Issue: Natural hazards affect people around the world at unpredictable moments caused by climate, geology, the environment, or combinations of these effects. Hazards become disasters when peoples homes and lives are affected or destroyed. It can lead to poverty, population pressures and a decline in natural environment.
Queensland Floods: Major flooding occurred in many areas of Queensland during late December 2010 and early January 2011 with three quarters of the state declared disaster zone including Brisbane the capital of Queensland.
Why did it occur? The main reason for the floods in Queensland was because of the unusual amount of rain.
What is being done? Affected people can apply for disaster relief funds, that generous people have donated to. There are many people that are affected themselves but have made a huge effort to come and help clear out the houses of those even more effected. People can get financial assistance and physical support. The cleanup is underway, taking a number of years, costing an estimated $50 Billion.
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