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Understanding Hazards and Disasters by Regilkent Ladra is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the distinction between hazards and disasters, emphasizing that hazards are natural events with the potential to cause damage, while disasters are the realization of these hazards. It classifies disasters into natural, manmade, technological, and industrial categories, providing examples for each. The text also highlights the importance of community capacities in mitigating risks and preventing disasters.
- Author
- Regilkent Ladra
- Language
- EN