Disaster Event
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A Disaster Event is a catastrophic event that results in significant negative outcomes, such as loss of life, severe environmental impact, or substantial economic costs.
- Context:
- It can (typically) lead to Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery efforts.
- It can (often) result from Natural Phenomena like earthquakes and hurricanes, or from Human-Induced Hazards such as industrial accidents and warfare.
- It can range from being a Localized Disaster to being a Widescale Disaster.
- It can necessitate International Aid and Humanitarian Assistance.
- It can trigger Policy Changes and Infrastructure Improvements in an attempt to mitigate future incidents.
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- Example(s):
- the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to significant casualties and the Fukushima nuclear disaster,
- the Hurricane Katrina (2005), which demonstrated the impacts of poor infrastructure and emergency response on disaster outcomes,
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Regular Weather Events, which do not typically result in significant disruptions or require extensive emergency responses,
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- See: Catastrophic Event, Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery, Natural Phenomena, Human-Induced Hazards, Casualty Damage Event.