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You probably know a
typhoon is a large and powerful storm that can cause a lot of rain and wind.
Everyone pays attention to typhoons because they can be dangerous. Some
typhoons come and go and really don't cause much more trouble than a bad
thunderstorm. Others may damage homes and cause some floods that go away on
their own.
Typhoons are always a
concern, especially for people who live near the coast. When a typhoon is on
the way, weather forecasters can say which areas will be affected. Maybe you've
heard people call a typhoon a "natural disaster", but what does that
mean? A natural disaster is something that happens in nature and causes big
problems, like a typhoon, a tornado(龙卷),
an earthquake, or a tsunami. But wherever you live, it's important to remember
that there are lots of people looking out for you. In a bad storm or other
crisis, this would include not only mums and dads, but also police officers,
firefighters, doctors, nurses, and other people who are trained to handle
emergencies.