Which of the following is a meteorological disaster?

• A. Storms
• B. Earthquakes
• C. Floods
• D. Drought

Answer: (A)

Disasters caused by atmospheric conditions are meteorological disasters. A storm fits this category because it is an atmospheric phenomenon that arises from weather systems in the sky and brings intense winds, heavy rain or hail, and other severe weather signals. Earthquakes come from the Earth’s crust, so they’re geologic. Floods involve water movement—typically a hydrologic process driven by rainfall, snowmelt, or other water sources—rather than the atmosphere alone. Drought, while linked to moisture deficits over time and often discussed in meteorological or climatic terms, is a prolonged condition rather than an acute atmospheric event like a storm. So storms are the best illustration of a meteorological disaster.