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प्रश्न
What do you mean by man-made disasters?
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उत्तर
Crises caused by a human act, intentionally or unintentionally are man-made disasters. The leakage of a hazardous gas from a chemical factory or fire in a restaurant can be classified under the unintentional man-made disaster whereas the effects of a planned nuclear explosion or a terrorist attack can be classified under the intentional man-made disaster.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State whether the following are true or false
Earthquakes also trigger landslides, avalanches, and tsunamis.
What are the conditions people face during a drought?
What makes Bihar the most flood-prone state among all north Indian states?
What are an earthquakes effects?
What causes fire? Give one example.
What are the effects of spills?
Define: Storm surge
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While most disasters happen suddenly like earthquake, nuclear explosion, others like ______ may have a slow beginning and later increase in extent and intensity.
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Heavy rainfall in Assam causes the ______ river and its tributaries to overflow.
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We should make an effort to know more about the different kinds of ___________ to use in case of fire.
