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What does EM-DAT* record at the country level for disasters?
Human and economic losses for disasters with at least 10 fatalities
What is the impact of a natural disaster?
Significant harm to a community
What are the criteria for disasters recorded by EM-DAT*?
10 fatalities; 100 affected people; a declaration of state of emergency; a call for international assistance
What do disasters affect in communities?
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What is the definition of a natural disaster?
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Which of the following is an example of a geophysical natural disaster?
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What is the potential occurrence of a natural phenomenon that may adversely affect human life, property, or activity to the extent of causing a disaster known as?
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What is a set of conditions resulting from physical, social, economic, and environmental factors which increase susceptibility to losses from the impact of natural hazards known as?
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What is the expected losses to a community when a hazard event occurs, including lives lost, persons injured, property damaged, and economic activities disrupted known as?
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What is the term for the occurrence of a natural phenomenon that has caused damage over time and for which precautions using advanced technologies can be taken?
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