Parasitic Diseases. Photo by: Jubal Harshaw. Parasitic diseases are illnesses caused by infestation (infection) with parasites such as protozoa (one-celled animals), worms, or insects. These diseases are widespread in Africa, southern Asia, and Central and South America, especially among children.arasitic Diseases. Photo by: Jubal Harshaw. Parasitic diseases are illnesses caused by infestation (infection) with parasites such as protozoa (one-celled animals), worms, or insects. These diseases are widespread in Africa, southern Asia, and Central and South America, especially among children.
Definitions for tectonictÉkËtÉn Éªk. tectonic(adj) pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust. tectonic plates; tectonic valleys. tectonic, architectonic(adj) of or pertaining to construction or architecture.
10/4/2015 18:42:34. A tectonic hazard can be defined as an event occurring due to movement or deformation of the earth's crust with the potential to cause damage to property and loss of life. Examples include earthquakes, volcanic hazards and tsunami. It is something caused by the movement of the planets tectonic plates under the surface that has a profound effect, such as a volcano of earthquake, or indeed a tsunami such as the one that occured on boxing day 2004.