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Extreme Weather Events refer to severe and unpredictable atmospheric phenomena that can cause significant destruction and disturbance to the environment and human society. This includes hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires. These events are characterized by their intensity, duration, and impact on the affected areas, often resulting in property damage, loss of life, and disruptions to infrastructure and services. Extreme Weather Events are a natural occurrence, but climate change is contributing to their increasing frequency and severity.