Disasters Come In Two Variations
Man-Made and Natural
Man-Made Disasters
Man made disasters are catastrophic events caused by human activities, such as industrial accidents, pollution, nuclear explosions, and chemical spills
- ⦁ A cargo ship crashes into a bridge
- ⦁ A building collapses from old age or fire
- ⦁ A forest fire is started by individual(s)
Man-Made Disasters
Man made disasters are catastrophic events caused by human activities, such as industrial accidents, pollution, nuclear explosions, and chemical spills
- ⦁ A cargo ship crashes into a bridge
- ⦁ A building collapses from old age or fire
- ⦁ A forest fire is started by individual(s)
Natural Disasters
A natural disaster is a sudden and severe event caused by natural forces;
- ⦁ Weather-related: Avalanches, blizzards, droughts, hailstorms, hurricanes, ice storms, lightning, riverine flooding, strong winds, cyclones, tornadoes, wildfires, and heat waves
- ⦁ Other: landslides, mudslides, pandemics, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc..
Natural Disasters
A natural disaster is a sudden and severe event caused by natural forces;
- ⦁ Weather-related: Avalanches, blizzards, droughts, earthquakes, hailstorms, hurricanes, ice storms, lightning, riverine flooding, strong winds, cyclones tornadoes, wildfires, and heat waves
- ⦁ Other; landslides, mudslides, pandemics, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions