Understanding Disasters

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Natural disaster

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Earthquake, flood, hurricane

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Man-made disaster

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Oil spills, nuclear accidents

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Earthquake

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Ground shaking, tectonic plates

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Flood

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Overflowing water, heavy rain

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Hurricane

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Strong winds, tropical storm

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Wildfire

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Forest fire, dry conditions

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Tsunami

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Sea waves, underwater quake

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Drought

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Water shortage, dry climate

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Volcanic eruption

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Lava flow, ash clouds

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Pandemic

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Disease outbreak, global spread