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Once we understand that there is a difference between “natural hazard” and “disaster”, we then understand that disasters are mostly human-induced, and increasingly triggered by human activities such as deforestation, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation and climate change.
To this litany of disasters, one can arguably add such man-triggered disasters as unchecked population growth, increasing dependence on chemicals, depletion of natural resources, and rising tide of social and religious fanaticism.
14 Μαΐ 2020 · This chapter explores the link between natural disasters and various global health indicators to inform global health practitioners and researchers as well as to initiate a debate among...
Disasters are broadly divided into two types comprising natural and man made (technological) disasters. There is also other basis by which disasters can be categorized which has been mentioned later in this section. 1.3.1. Natural disasters Natural disasters occur as the result of action of the natural
18 Ιαν 2022 · A theoretical and conceptual orientation in disaster and social vulnerability research are assessed here to explore both environmental and social determinism of disaster analysis. Evidence...
Three examples of natural and man-made disasters affecting vulnerable populations in Florida include political or economic conditions around the world resulting in refugee resettlement throughout the state, arbovirus outbreaks, and hurricanes.
1 Ιαν 2012 · Harm caused by natural and man-made disasters is not only environmental: disasters must also be prevented because human health, human rights, sustainable development are menaced and State responsibility comes into play under several domains of international law.
