h. 2. Write 5 nat i disasters, how it is caused. We the place where it has taken place. What are the causes of it?
Answers
Explanation:
We commonly use three classifications of causes for disasters:
Natural. Examples are earthquakes, floods, and
tsunamis
Man Made. Chemical spills, pollution, landslides (due to bad farming practices or poor infrastructure decisions), or nuclear fallout
Complex. Combination of any of the above
On their own, earthquakes, floods, landslides, and other disasters can be devastatingly destructive. However, the destruction is multiplied or diminished when combined with economic, environmental, and social factors.
There are several factors that can heighten or
lessen the effects of a disaster on a population
segment:
Poverty. Usually, the greater the harder the impact of a disaster. overty, the
Increased population density. Generally, the higher the population at the epicenter of a disaster event, the greater the impact on that disaster. Loss of human life and injuries are one of the major determinants of disaster severity.
Rapid urbanization. Poor planning and provision of safe infrastructure can be an aggravating factor in severity of disasters. For example, rapid building construction in urbanizing areas may cut corners on good building practices.
Environmental degradation. Removal of trees and forest cover from a watershed area can remove ability of rainfall absorption into the soil and aquifer causing larger volumes of surface runoff after a tropical storm.
Lack of awareness or preparation for common disasters
War and civil strife.
Socio/political issues.