types of hazards and disasters
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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.
Man-Made and Technological Types of Disasters
Hazardous materialsPower service disruption & blackoutNuclear power plant and nuclear blastRadiological emergenciesChemical threat and biological weaponsCyber attacksExplosionCivil unrest
Disasters also can be caused by humans. Hazardous materials emergencies include chemical spills and groundwater contamination. Workplace fires are more common and can cause significant property damage and loss of life. Communities are also vulnerable to threats posed by extremist groups who use violence against both people and property.
High-risk targets include military and civilian government facilities, international airports, large cities and high-profile landmarks. Cyber-terrorism involves attacks against computers and networks done to intimidate or coerce a government or its people for political or social objectives.
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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.
Man-Made and Technological Types of Disasters
Hazardous materialsPower service disruption & blackoutNuclear power plant and nuclear blastRadiological emergenciesChemical threat and biological weaponsCyber attacksExplosionCivil unrest
Disasters also can be caused by humans. Hazardous materials emergencies include chemical spills and groundwater contamination. Workplace fires are more common and can cause significant property damage and loss of life. Communities are also vulnerable to threats posed by extremist groups who use violence against both people and property.
High-risk targets include military and civilian government facilities, international airports, large cities and high-profile landmarks. Cyber-terrorism involves attacks against computers and networks done to intimidate or coerce a government or its people for political or social objectives.
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Natural Types of Disasters
1.Agricultural diseases & pests
2..Damaging Winds.
3.Drought and water shortage
4.Earthquakes.
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Natural Types of Disasters
1.Agricultural diseases & pests
2..Damaging Winds.
3.Drought and water shortage
4.Earthquakes.
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hope it help you
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