Explanation

A disaster is a sudden and often catastrophic event that causes significant damage, harm, or destruction to life, property, or the environment.

Disasters can be natural (such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires) or human-made (such as industrial accidents, nuclear accidents, or armed conflicts). Disasters can have widespread impacts, disrupting normal life and posing serious public health and safety threats.

Types of Disasters:

• Natural Disasters: These include hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, droughts, and volcanic eruptions. They are often unpredictable and can result in the loss of life, widespread damage to infrastructure, and environmental harm.
• Human-made Disasters: These include industrial accidents, chemical spills, nuclear accidents, and oil spills. Human-made disasters are often the result of negligence or intentional actions, such as warfare or terrorism.