Man-Made Disasters Overview (CTT)

Man-Made Disasters

• Involves Complex Humanitarian Emergencies, which disrupt a community's normal functioning.
• Includes terrorism and violence, leading to societal distress.
• Encompasses technological or industrial disasters, often resulting from human error or negligence.

Disaster Definition

• An event qualifies as a disaster when it severely interrupts a community or society's functionality.

Ring of Fire

• A significant geological zone along the Pacific Ocean known for its high frequency of active volcanoes and seismic activity.

Calamity

• Described as an event that causes substantial and immediate damage or distress to a community.

Pacific Ocean

• Recognized as the largest and deepest ocean, crucial to global climate and weather patterns.

Typhoon

• Defined as a type of severe tropical storm, similar to hurricanes, resulting in significant weather-related disasters.

Destruction

• Refers to sudden, catastrophic events leading to widespread misfortune or failure impacting lives and communities.

Elements of Disaster Risk (EHV)

• Exposure: Refers to the elements at risk from either natural or human-made hazards.
• Hazard: Involves potentially dangerous physical occurrences that can cause harm.
• Vulnerability: Represents the factors that increase a community's susceptibility to the impacts of hazards.

Risk Factors

• Conditions that heighten disaster risk include:
  • Severity of exposure, identified as the highest risk influence.
  • Gender and family dynamics, particularly affecting females and children.
  • Age demographics, with heightened risk seen in individuals aged 40 to 60.
  • Economic status of a country, influencing overall resilience to disasters.

Underlying Factors of Disaster (CEGPPW)

• Climate Change: Alters weather patterns, exacerbating the frequency and intensity of disasters.
• Environmental Degradation: Deterioration of the environment increases vulnerability to disasters.
• Globalized Economic Development: Economic activities that neglect local resilience contribute to disaster risk.
• Poverty and Inequality: Widespread poverty exacerbates vulnerability and reduces adaptive capacity.
• Poor Urban Development: Inadequately planned urban areas can increase exposure to risks.
• Weak Governance: Insufficient management and policy frameworks can impede effective disaster response and preparedness.

This quiz explores various types of man-made disasters, including complex humanitarian emergencies, terrorism, and technological accidents. It also discusses the characteristics of disasters and the geographical context of the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire. Test your knowledge on what defines a calamity and its impacts on society.