Question

Define the term Disaster and explain different types of diasters​

Answer 1

Answer:

Disaster related to extreme weather events occur regularly. There are two types of Disasters :

1. Natural Disasters

- Tornadoes : Tornadoes are outgrowths of powerful thunderstorms that appear as rotating, funnel shaped clouds.

- Floods : Floods are one of the most common hazard in US. It occur when land that is normally dry experiences an overflow of water.

- Earthquake : An Earthquake is the shifting of the plates, which results in a sudden shaking of ground.

2. Man made Disaster

- Terrorist attacks : In the purpose of harming large number of population.

- Voilence : It can be any type of Voilence.

- Railway accident : Accident by mankind mistake.

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Answer 2

Definition : DISASTER : A disaster is an occurrence disrupting the normal conditions of existence and causing a level of suffering that exceeds the capacity of adjustment of the affected community.

:- Types of Disasters

• Agricultural diseases & pests.
• Damaging Winds.
• Drought and water shortage.
• Earthquakes.
• Emergency diseases (pandemic influenza)
• Extreme heat.
• Floods and flash floods.
• Hail.