Question

What are the types of disasters?

Answer 1

Disasters are of two types:

1. Man-made disasters: These disasters are the result of technological or human hazards. Examples of man-made disasters are road accidents, forest fires, collapsing of building due to usage of poor-quality materials, etc.
2. Natural disasters: There are due to imbalance occurring in nature various environmental factors. Examples of natural disasters are earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.