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Disasters often occur suddenly and with little or no warning, making them difficult to anticipate or prepare for in advance.

unpredictability

disaster usually affects a large number of people or a broad geographical area, causing widespread disruption, damage, and loss. The effects may extend beyond the immediate area and disrupt entire communities or economies.

wide-ranging impact

Disasters result in severe damage to infrastructure, homes, businesses, and the environment. The extent of destruction varies depending on the type and magnitude of the disaster.

destruction and damage

Disasters often lead to the loss of human lives, as well as significant injuries or psychological trauma. The scale of the impact can depend on the preparedness of the affected area.

lose of life and injury

A disaster disrupts daily activities, including access to food, water, healthcare, transportation, and communication, often leading to a breakdown of public services.

disruption of normal life

Disasters require immediate response efforts to save lives, provide relief, and restore order. Recovery can be a long-term process involving rebuilding, restoring infrastructure, and supporting affected communities.

response and recovery effort

In addition to human and property damage, many disasters have lasting effects on the environment, such as pollution, soil degradation, or the destruction of ecosystems.

environmental impact

caused by natural processes of the Earth, such as geological or meteorological phenomena. These events often lead to significant damage to life, property, and the environment.

natural disaster

Sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates, often leading to infrastructure collapse and loss of life.

earthquake

Overflow of water onto normally dry land, typically caused by heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or storm surges.

flood

Powerful tropical storms that bring strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

hurricane, typhoon, cyclone

Violently rotating columns of air that cause damage with their high winds, often in localized areas.

tornado

Uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly, fuelled by dry conditions, wind, and flammable vegetation.

wildfire

Explosive events where magma, ash, and gases are expelled from a volcano, often causing destruction and loss of life.

volcanic eruption

downward movement of rock, soil, or debris on a slope, often triggered by rain, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

landslide

caused by human actions or negligence, resulting in catastrophic events that harm people, property, and the environment.

man-made disaster

Accidents in factories or chemical plants, such as chemical spills, explosions, or toxic leaks (e.g., Bhopal Gas Tragedy).

industrial accidents

Large releases of petroleum into the environment, often from ships, pipelines, or oil rigs, leading to environmental damage.

oil spill

Accidents involving the release of radioactive materials, such as the Chernobyl disaster or Fukushima nuclear accident.

nuclear accident

Accidents involving the failure of an aircraft, leading to fatalities and property damage.

airplane crashes

The collapse of buildings, bridges, or dams due to design flaws, poor construction, or neglect (e.g., the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge).

structural failure

Deliberate release of harmful chemical or biological agents that cause harm to public health, such as anthrax attacks or chemical warfare.

chemical or biological terrorism

combination of natural and man-made factors. These events often amplify the impact of one another, leading to more severe consequences.

hybrid disaster

natural disaster, like an earthquake or tsunami, that causes damage to a nuclear power plant, leading to a radiation leak or meltdown. (e.g., the Fukushima disaster in Japan, where a tsunami triggered a nuclear accident).

nuclear disaster following a natural event

A flood or hurricane that damages industrial facilities, causing the release of hazardous chemicals into the environment.

chemical spill after natural disaster

Long-term environmental changes (e.g., rising sea levels or droughts) caused by human activity that exacerbate the frequency or severity of natural disasters, such as wildfires or flooding.

climate change-induced disaster

situation where a natural disaster creates vulnerability in society, and human actors exploit the situation to cause harm or panic (e.g., cyberattacks on power grids after a natural disaster).

terrorism in the wake of a natural disaster

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Shin Ml · 53問 · 1年前

Filipino- TULA