Which of the following is NOT considered a natural type hazard?

Which of the following is NOT considered a natural type hazard?

• A. Power or electrical outage
• B. Hurricane
• C. Tornado
• D. Earthquake

Answer: (A)

Natural hazards come from natural processes like weather systems or geological activity. A power outage is a disruption tied to human-made electrical infrastructure—equipment failures, grid issues, or utility problems—so it’s categorized as a technological or utility hazard, not a natural one. While storms or other natural events can cause outages, the outage itself isn’t caused by a natural process. The other options—hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes—are direct results of natural processes, making them natural hazards.

Natural hazards come from natural processes like weather systems or geological activity. A power outage is a disruption tied to human-made electrical infrastructure—equipment failures, grid issues, or utility problems—so it’s categorized as a technological or utility hazard, not a natural one. While storms or other natural events can cause outages, the outage itself isn’t caused by a natural process. The other options—hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes—are direct results of natural processes, making them natural hazards.