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Causes severe disturbances to people and environment.
Natural disasters and manmade disasters.
Natural disasters occur due to environmental factors; manmade result from human actions.
A single event causing immediate damage, like an earthquake.
A situation that deteriorates over time, such as drought.
Can include outbreaks of diseases and psychological trauma.
Oversees operations, resources, and personnel during a disaster.
They can be severely disrupted, requiring outside assistance.
Damage to homes, water, air quality, and food stocks.
More people affected and higher fatalities each year.