Disasters refer to significant events that cause widespread destruction, disruption, or distress, often resulting from natural phenomena or human activities. These events can lead to loss of life, injuries, property damage, and long-term economic impacts. Disasters are typically categorized into two main types: natural disasters and human-made (or technological) disasters.
Natural disasters include events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. They arise from environmental processes and can occur with little or no warning, often overwhelming the capacity of local resources to respond effectively.
Human-made disasters are caused by human actions or negligence, including industrial accidents, oil spills, nuclear accidents, and acts of terrorism. These events can lead to immediate emergency situations and long-term consequences for affected communities.
In summary, disasters disrupt the normal functioning of societies and often require coordinated emergency response efforts from governments, non-governmental organizations, and communities to mitigate their effects and facilitate recovery.
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