Disaster | Definition & Types | Britannica
WEBJul 21, 2022 · A disaster is a calamitous event that causes great harm to people, property, or the environment. Learn about the different types of disasters, such as natural, human-made, or complex, and see …
Natural disaster | Causes, Types, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Learn about the different types of natural disasters, such as weather, climate, volcanic, and earthquake events, and how they affect human life and the …
Natural Disasters - Our World in Data
WEBExplore data, charts, and research on natural disasters and their human and economic costs. See how the global death toll from disasters has declined over time and how different types of disasters affect different regions.
Natural disaster - Wikipedia
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. At the Earth's surface, earthquakes manifest themselves by vibration, shaking, and sometimes displacement of the ground. Earthquakes are caused by slippage within geological faults. The underground point of origin of the earthquake is called the seismic focus. The point directly above the focu…
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WEBSep 1, 2021 · The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) found that natural disasters caused by weather, climate and water extremes have increased five-fold since 1970, with more deaths and losses in developing countries. The …
What is a disaster? | IFRC
WEBA disaster is a serious disruption that exceeds a community's coping capacity. Learn about different kinds of hazards that can cause disasters and how to prevent them.
Natural Disasters - National Geographic
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Japan Disaster News and Information | The Japan Times
WEBSep 18, 2022 · A portal for information related to disasters — earthquakes, typhoons, extreme weather, etc. — in Japan, including live updates and emergency resources.
Disasters | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Earthquakes, storms, floods and more: Japan's public broadcaster has the latest articles and videos about disasters in Asia and beyond.
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