University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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221

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Disaster A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the functioning of a society and causes widespread human, material, and economic losses. Types of Disasters: Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, floods, droughts, etc. Man-made Disasters: Accidents, fires, terrorism, etc. Impacts of Disasters: Loss of life, injuries, and displacement of people. Damage to infrastructure and property. Disruption of essential services. Economic losses and social disruption. Disasters (Alphabetically): D - Drought E - Earthquake F - Flood F - Financial, economic failure H - Hurricane T - Tsunami V - Volcanic eruption Factors of Disasters Population growth Rapid urbanization Transitions in cultural practices Environmental degradation Lack of awareness and information Lack of food and civil needs Types of Disasters Natural disasters Man-made disasters Floods Epidemics Earthquakes Volcanic eruptions Cyclones Accidents Man-made Disasters: Fire Explosion Transport accidents Industrial accidents Nuclear accidents Intentional disasters: Wars, bombings, biological weapons, chemical weapons