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Question
What are the types of disasters?
Short Answer
Solution
Disasters are of two types:
- Man-made disasters: These disasters are the result of technological or human hazards. Examples of man-made disasters are road accidents, forest fires, collapsing of building due to usage of poor-quality materials, etc.
- Natural disasters: There are due to imbalance occurring in nature various environmental factors. Examples of natural disasters are earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.
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