Explain the environmental disaster and its impacts
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Disasters can take many different forms, and the duration can range from an hourly disruption to days or weeks of ongoing destruction. Below is a list of the various types of disasters – both natural and man-made or technological in nature – that can impact a community.
Natural Types of DisastersAgricultural diseases & pestsDamaging WindsDrought and water shortageEarthquakesEmergency diseases (pandemic influenza)Extreme heatFloods and flash floodsHailHurricanes and tropical stormsLandslides & debris flowThunderstorms and lightingTornadoesTsunamisWildfireWinter and ice stormsSinkholes
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Hurricanes and tropical storms are among the most powerful natural disasters because of their size and destructive potential. Tornadoes are relatively brief but violent, potentially causing winds in excess of 200 mph. Both earthquakes and tornadoes strike suddenly without warning.
Flooding is the most common of natural hazards, and requires an understanding of the natural systems of our environment, including floodplains and the frequency of flooding events. Wildfires are more prevalent in the event of a drought. Disasters impacting food supply can be extremely costly; American officials say that a food contamination scare similar to the one that hit the Belgian poultry industry in the 1990’s could jeopardize U.S. agricultural exports in excess of $140 billion.