What types of disasters are the following? Explain their impacts.(a) Food (b) Terrorism.
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Explanation:The threat of terrorism is categorized as a potential technological disaster
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Explanation:
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. They occur when land that is normally dry experiences an overflow of water. Several events cause floods, including hurricanes and tropical storms, failed dams or levees, and flash floods that occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall.
Although coastal areas are more vulnerable to floods, particularly during hurricane season, they can occur anywhere and can vary in size and duration. Even very small streams, gullies, and creeks that may appear harmless in dry weather can flood.
The physical destruction of a flood can vary, with some carrying away everything in its path, including houses, bridges, cars, and even people who may be trapped or wading in water. Further, the economic loss from hazardous flood conditions can be significant, costing in the billions, as with Hurricane Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
It’s normal for people to experience emotional distress during a flood. Simply anticipating the possibility of what could be lost or destroyed during a flood can cause people to experience overwhelming anxiety or lose sleep. Other signs of emotional distress related to floods include:
- Feeling helpless or hopeless
- Fearing that forecasted storms may develop into a hurricane, even when the chances they will are low
- Constant yelling or fighting with family and friends
- Excessive absences from work or school
- Having thoughts and memories related to the flood that you can’t get out of your head
Terrorism
Man-made disasters are the result of human intent, error, or as a result of failed systems. They can be divided into categories such as terrorism, technological hazards, transportation hazards and environmental accidents.
- Terrorism is defined as an act that is violent or dangerous to human life, with the intent of furthering political or social objectives. The threat of terrorism affects all communities around the world. Terrorists, both Domestic and International, have demonstrated they have the knowledge and capability to strike anywhere in the world.
- Domestic Terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are directed at elements of our government or population without foreign direction.
- International Terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are foreign-based and/or directed by countries or groups outside the United States or whose activities transcend national boundaries.