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Which disaster was primarily caused by human error and flawed technology?
Which disaster was primarily caused by human error and flawed technology?
- Typhoon Yolanda (2013)
- Baguio Earthquake (1990)
- Afghanistan Blizzard (2008)
- Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (1986) (correct)
Which event led to a significant environmental disaster due to prolonged leakage?
Which event led to a significant environmental disaster due to prolonged leakage?
- Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
- Ozone Disco Fire (1996)
- Las Vegas Shooting (2017)
- Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico (2010) (correct)
Considering both immediate impact and long-term consequences, which of these disasters had the most profound global effect?
Considering both immediate impact and long-term consequences, which of these disasters had the most profound global effect?
- World War I (1914-1918) (correct)
- Los Angeles Wildfire (2005)
- MV Doña Paz (1987)
- Bohol Earthquake (2013)
Analyzing the patterns of natural disasters, what characteristic do the North Korean Famine (1994-1998), Afghanistan Blizzard (2008), and Bangladesh Cyclone (1991) have in common?
Analyzing the patterns of natural disasters, what characteristic do the North Korean Famine (1994-1998), Afghanistan Blizzard (2008), and Bangladesh Cyclone (1991) have in common?
Which disaster involved a combination of natural forces leading to widespread devastation in Japan?
Which disaster involved a combination of natural forces leading to widespread devastation in Japan?
Considering the location and type of event, which disaster resulted in the most immediate and widespread loss of life due to sudden impact?
Considering the location and type of event, which disaster resulted in the most immediate and widespread loss of life due to sudden impact?
How did the Mt. Pinatubo eruption (1991) and the Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico (2010) differ in their primary type of environmental impact?
How did the Mt. Pinatubo eruption (1991) and the Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico (2010) differ in their primary type of environmental impact?
Which of the following events was a direct result of extreme weather conditions exacerbated by climate change?
Which of the following events was a direct result of extreme weather conditions exacerbated by climate change?
Flashcards
Hurricane Katrina (2005)
Hurricane Katrina (2005)
Deadliest U.S. hurricane, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.
North Korean Famine (1994-1998)
North Korean Famine (1994-1998)
Severe period of widespread hunger and starvation in North Korea.
Las Vegas Shooting (2017)
Las Vegas Shooting (2017)
Mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas by Stephen Paddock.
Bangladesh Cyclone (1991)
Bangladesh Cyclone (1991)
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World War II (1939-1945)
World War II (1939-1945)
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Bohol Earthquake (2013)
Bohol Earthquake (2013)
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Typhoon Yolanda (2013)
Typhoon Yolanda (2013)
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MV Doña Paz (1987)
MV Doña Paz (1987)
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Study Notes
- Disasters across the world have had devastating impacts, both natural and man-made.
Hurricane Katrina (2005)
- It was the deadliest hurricane in United States History, resulting in 1,836 deaths.
North Korean Famine (1994-1998)
- Also known as the Arduous March or the March of Suffering, it was caused by a series of floods and droughts.
Afghanistan Blizzard (2008)
- A fierce blizzard caused temperatures to plummet to -30°C.
Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami (2011)
- A magnitude 9.0-9.1 undersea earthquake struck Japan.
WOWOWEE (2006)
- Almost 30,000 people gathered at the PhilSports Stadium.
Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico (2010)
- An oil leakage flowed for 87 days.
Las Vegas Shooting (2017)
- A mass shooting occurred when 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd.
Bangladesh Cyclone (1991)
- It was among the deadliest tropical cyclones recorded in the Indian Ocean.
Haiti Earthquake (2010)
- It struck Port-au-Prince and triggered subsequent aftershocks.
Ozone Disco Fire (1996)
- It is considered the worst fire incident in Philippine history.
Assam Gas and Oil Leak (2020)
- Referred to as the Baghjan Gas Leak, it involved a blowout and methane leak in India.
World War I (1914-1918)
- Also known as the Great War, it was a global conflict originating in Europe.
World War II (1939-1945)
- It stands as the deadliest conflict in human history.
Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
- The disaster occurred in Manchester Township, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Bohol Earthquake (2013)
- It was the deadliest earthquake in the Philippines in 23 years, since the 1990 Luzon Earthquake.
Baguio Earthquake (1990)
- This deadly earthquake struck Central Luzon and the Cordillera Region.
Pompeii (79 A.D.)
- Mount Vesuvius, a stratovolcano in modern-day Italy, erupted.
Typhoon Yolanda (2013)
- It was the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Philippines.
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (1986)
- The disaster resulted from a flawed reactor design and inadequately trained personnel.
Sars-Cov-2 / COVID-19 (2019)
- The acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus originated from Wuhan, China.
MV Doña Paz (1987)
- A Philippine-registered passenger ferry sank after colliding with an oil tanker.
Mt. Pinatubo Eruption (1991)
- This was the second-largest volcanic eruption of this century.
Titanic (1912)
- The RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.
Los Angeles Wildfire (2005)
- The fire was worsened by drought conditions.
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Explore the devastating impacts of both natural and man-made disasters. This lesson highlights events such as Hurricane Katrina, the North Korean Famine, and the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Learn about the causes, effects, and human toll of these significant global events.
