All of the events listed—hurricanes, tsunamis, wildfires, and droughts—can lead to climate migration, but they do so in different ways.
- Hurricanes can cause immediate displacement due to destruction and flooding.
- Tsunamis may lead to sudden and severe displacement in coastal areas.
- Wildfires can destroy homes and livelihoods, forcing people to leave.
- Drought can lead to prolonged adverse conditions, affecting water supply and agricultural productivity, which can result in people migrating in search of better living conditions.
Among these, drought is often considered an indirect contributor to climate migration, as it may lead to economic decline, loss of livelihoods, and gradual displacement over time rather than immediate evacuation. However, all these factors are interconnected and can contribute to migration in different contexts.
If the question asks for the one that is most typically seen as an indirect contributor, the best choice would be Drought.
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