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What is the main cause of natural disasters?
What is an example of a progressive onset disaster?
What is an example of a technological/industrial disaster?
What is the term used to describe humanitarian emergencies resulting from international or civil war?
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What is an example of a man-made disaster?
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What is a result of complex humanitarian emergencies?
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What is an example of terrorism/violence?
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What is the common characteristic of natural and man-made disasters?
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What is the primary difference between natural and man-made disasters?
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What is a characteristic of rapid onset disasters?
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What increases the risk of industrial disasters?
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What is a consequence of complex humanitarian emergencies?
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What is a type of man-made disaster that involves the threat of terrorism?
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What is an example of a natural disaster with progressive onset?
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What is a common feature of man-made disasters?
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What is a consequence of disasters, both natural and man-made?
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Study Notes
Disasters Classification
- Disasters can be divided into two large categories: natural disasters and man-made (human-induced) disasters.
Natural Disasters
- Caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, fires, tornados, and extreme temperatures.
- Can be classified as rapid onset disasters (e.g., earthquakes) and those with progressive onset (e.g., droughts leading to famine).
- Can have tremendous effects.
Man-made (Human-induced) Disasters
- Caused by intentional or non-intentional human actions.
- Subdivided into three categories: technological/industrial disasters, terrorism/violence, and complex humanitarian emergencies.
Technological/Industrial Disasters
- Caused by unregulated industrialization and inadequate safety standards.
- Examples: leaks of hazardous materials, accidental explosions, bridge or road collapses, vehicle collisions, and power cuts.
Terrorism/Violence
- Threatened by the spread of technologies involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents used to develop weapons of mass destruction.
- Examples: bombs or explosions, release of chemical materials, release of biological agents, release of radioactive agents, multiple or massive shootings, and mutinies.
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
- Result from international or civil wars.
- Characterized by large numbers of people being displaced from their homes due to lack of personal safety and disruption of basic infrastructure, including food distribution, water, electricity, and sanitation.
- Examples: conflicts or wars and genocide (the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation).
Disaster Impact
- The damage caused by disasters cannot be measured.
- Impact differs depending on geographical location, climate, earth's specific characteristics, and level of vulnerability.
- Affects the psychological, socio-economic, political, and ethnical state of the affected area.
Disasters Classification
- Disasters can be divided into two large categories: natural disasters and man-made (human-induced) disasters.
Natural Disasters
- Caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, fires, tornados, and extreme temperatures.
- Can be classified as rapid onset disasters (e.g., earthquakes) and those with progressive onset (e.g., droughts leading to famine).
- Can have tremendous effects.
Man-made (Human-induced) Disasters
- Caused by intentional or non-intentional human actions.
- Subdivided into three categories: technological/industrial disasters, terrorism/violence, and complex humanitarian emergencies.
Technological/Industrial Disasters
- Caused by unregulated industrialization and inadequate safety standards.
- Examples: leaks of hazardous materials, accidental explosions, bridge or road collapses, vehicle collisions, and power cuts.
Terrorism/Violence
- Threatened by the spread of technologies involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents used to develop weapons of mass destruction.
- Examples: bombs or explosions, release of chemical materials, release of biological agents, release of radioactive agents, multiple or massive shootings, and mutinies.
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
- Result from international or civil wars.
- Characterized by large numbers of people being displaced from their homes due to lack of personal safety and disruption of basic infrastructure, including food distribution, water, electricity, and sanitation.
- Examples: conflicts or wars and genocide (the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation).
Disaster Impact
- The damage caused by disasters cannot be measured.
- Impact differs depending on geographical location, climate, earth's specific characteristics, and level of vulnerability.
- Affects the psychological, socio-economic, political, and ethnical state of the affected area.
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This quiz covers the two main categories of disasters: natural disasters caused by natural forces and man-made disasters caused by human actions. Learn about the different types of disasters and their effects.
