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Basic Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk (6 cards)

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1
Q

The probability that a
community’s structure
or geographic area is to
be damaged or
disrupted by the
impact of a particular
hazard

A

Disaster Risk

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It is a sudden, calamitous occurrence that causes great harm, injury, destruction, and devastation to life and property.

It disrupts the usual course of life, causing both physical and emotional distress.

A

Disaster

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3
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2 major categories of disaster

A

Natural Disaster
Man-Made Disaster

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4
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A disaster caused by natural forces

A

Natural Disaster

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5
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A disaster caused by man

Technological/Industrial Disasters
Ex. Leakage of hazardous materials, explosions, bridge or road collapses

Terrorism/Violence
Ex. Bombs, release of chemical or biological agents, weapons of mass destruction

Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Ex. War, genocide

A

Man-made disaster

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EFFECTS OF DISASTERS

A

Displaced populations
Health risks
Food scarcity
Emotional aftershocks

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