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What is the IFRC's definition of a disaster?
A significant, widespread threat to human life, health, property or the environment
What are the three broad categories into which disasters fall according to the text?
Geological and Earth movements, Weather Related Disasters, and Man-Made Disasters
How does the United Nations define a disaster?
A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society
What does disaster management involve according to the IFRC?
Organization and management of resources for dealing with humanitarian aspects of emergencies
What is disaster risk?
The probability that loss will occur as the result of an adverse event
According to the IFRC, which of the following is NOT considered a broad category of disasters?
Biological Pandemics
Learn about the different categories of disasters and their impact on society, including geological and earth movements, weather-related disasters, and human-induced disasters. Test your knowledge on how these events can pose a significant threat to human life, health, property, and the environment.
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