human-made disaster by nikki for 9th cbse

BY –NIDHI.V.ANKAM 19

HUMAN-MADE DISASTER

WHAT ARE DISASTERS?

Disasters can be man-made . Where the cause is intentional or unintentional .

All kinds of man-made disaster lead to human suffering ,loss of life and long term damage to a nations economy . It is a phenomenon that can cause damage to life, property and destroy the economic, social and cultural life of people.

TYPES OF MAN-MADE DISASTER?

NUCLEAR EXPLOSION BIOLOGICAL DISASTERS CHEMICAL DISASTER EPIDEMIC FIRE ACCIDENTS ROAD ACCIDENTS TERRORISM

NUCLEAR ACCIDENTS..

It is a type of explosion deriving its force from nuclear reactions of fission and fusion. It is of two types fission and fusion . Eg: of fission are atomic bombs, A-bombs, fission bombs. Eg: of fusion bombs are hydrogen bombs, H-bombs, fusion bombs etc.

EPIDEMIC

Epidemic occurs when a disease attacks a large no. of people at one time. It spreads at rapid rate among human population. Most of disease are spread after natural disaster like tsunami , flood etc.Eg: sporadic disease, cyclic disease,Behavior-related diseases, emerging Infectious disease, Ebola, HIV,AIDS

BIOLOGICAL DISASTERS

These are referred as poor mans nuclear bombs as these are easy to manufacture, transport and have ability to kill hundreds and thousands of people. They are delivered using dusting airplanes or small atomizers. They have ability to generate immediate effects.

CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

Disasters that are caused by the excessive use and misuse of chemicals in industries are called chemical disasters. The irresponsible handling of powerful chemicals can cause widespread devastation.Eg: India's Bhopal gas tragedy,Fujian in china.

HOW TO PREVENT????

Disaster are something that can not be stopped or prevented. But we can do something before and after disasters to help reduce the amount of trauma caused by these disasters

Ways to help: Donate to organizations that deal with natural disaster

relief. Volunteer with these organizations. Help rebuild cities Many organizations that are

based around helping, supporting and rescuing victims are places that you can donate to and where they raise money.

‘’ WE CANNOT STOP NATURAL DISASTER BUT WE CAN ARM OURSELVES WITH KNOWLEDGE: SO MANY LIVES WOULDN’T HAVE TO BE LOST IF THERE WAS ENOUGH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS’’..

‘’AND THE PEOPLE WHO ARE KILLING THE EARTH HAVE NAMES AND ADDRESS’’….

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