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Question
What are the two types of disasters? Give examples.
Short Note
Solution
- Disaster can be classified as natural and man-made disasters.
- Natural disasters: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunami, Cyclones, Floods, Landslides, Avalanches, Thunder, and lightning.
- Man-made disasters: Fire, Destruction of buildings, Accidents in industries, Accidents in transport, Terrorism, Stampede.
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