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During the earthquake, many buildings ______
During the earthquake, many buildings ______
collapsed
The hurricane ______ strong winds and heavy rain
The hurricane ______ strong winds and heavy rain
brought
After the flood, the river ______ its normal level
After the flood, the river ______ its normal level
receded
Natural disasters can cause loss of ______
Natural disasters can cause loss of ______
A natural disaster is the highly harmful impact on a society or community following a natural ______ event
A natural disaster is the highly harmful impact on a society or community following a natural ______ event
Scholars have been saying that the term natural disaster is ______ and should be abandoned
Scholars have been saying that the term natural disaster is ______ and should be abandoned
A disaster is a result of a natural or ______ hazard impacting a vulnerable community
A disaster is a result of a natural or ______ hazard impacting a vulnerable community
In modern times, the divide between natural, human-made and human-accelerated disasters is quite ______ to draw
In modern times, the divide between natural, human-made and human-accelerated disasters is quite ______ to draw
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Study Notes
Definition and Impact of Natural Disasters
- A natural disaster results from the harmful impact of a natural hazard event on a society or community.
- Examples of natural hazard events include flooding, droughts, earthquakes, tropical cyclones, lightning strikes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, and wildfires.
- Natural disasters can lead to loss of life, property damage, and significant economic repercussions.
Factors Influencing Severity
- The severity of damage from natural disasters depends on the resilience of the affected population.
- Availability and quality of infrastructure significantly affect the extent of impact.
Scholarly Perspectives
- Some scholars argue that the term "natural disaster" is misleading and should be replaced with "disaster."
- The discussion emphasizes specifying the type of hazard involved instead of using a general term.
Characteristics of Disasters
- Disasters stem from either natural or human-made hazards affecting vulnerable communities.
- The outcome of a disaster is determined by the interaction of the hazard with a community's exposure and vulnerability.
Modern Context
- In contemporary society, distinguishing between natural, human-made, and human-accelerated disasters is increasingly challenging.
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